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information, tech, specs, news and reviews for the MG ZT and Rover 75 classic cars including repairs, servicing, upgrades and the diy modifications on my own MGZT. I am no expert on these cars just a keen enthusiast ….. and I hope this collection of posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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MG ZT 260 | Popular Tyres | Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 225/45Y18 (91) Tyres | Kwik Fit …… made in US/Canada Update 11th April 2021 ………

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Maximum Recomended Tightening Torques

A useful reference chart …….

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For Sale 7.4.2021

2003 MG ZT 260 V8 For Sale By Auction, Car and Classic with 111,000 miles on the clock. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/auctions/2003-mg-zt-260-v8-Y41qO4 Sold…

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How to Jump-Start a car

To perform a Jump Start on the car is an important technique that you definitely have to prepare yourself for…

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MG ZT 260|Popular Tyres |Continental Contisport Contact

These are the closest to original tyres that are available. The original tyres were Continental Contisport Contact M3 which were…

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2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test – Tyre Reviews and Tests

The 2021 summer tyre test season is kicking off early, with the excellent team at Auto Zeitung publishing their 10…

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MG ZT / R75 Steering Wheel Controls Replacement

Since I have had the car the steering wheel controls have not worked too well. The volume control seemed to…

mg zt, rover 75, steering wheel, switches

MG ZT 260 | Popular Tyres | Dunlop

I need some new tyres and the only British made tyres are Avon that did not quite come up to…

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Leak Proofing – Boot Lid Bolts

Someone on one of the 260 forums suggested that the bolts supporting the boot lid may be leaking on his…

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

Hagerty confirms date for 2021 Festival of the Unexceptional

[ad_1] Hagerty UK has confirmed the date for the highly anticipated 2021 Festival of the Unexceptional, which will take place…

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For Sale 24.03.2021

On eBay 128k miles non SE but still a nice rare motor

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MG ZT Handbrake Adjustment

After replacing the handbrake compensater (see Handbrake Compensater Mod )the handbrake then needs to be adjusted. Plenty of instructions on…

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Rover 75 and MG ZT owners | Facebook Group

A group of over 7400 members only available on Facebook. It has some useful downloads in it’s File section.

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Handbrake Cable Compensater Mod

The handbrake on the MG had never been good – although up to mot standard it is no way as…

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MG Rover 75 & ZT Owners | Facebook Group

This group is for the preservation of the cars, therefore sales of individual items are permitted. Breaking is not.You may…

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Leak Proofing – Rear sunroof drain (drivers side)

A similar procedure to the passenger side but before removing inner boot panel:- wait for sat nav unit to power…

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

How to buy a classic car at auction…with Quentin Willson

Top tips from Quentin Willson on how to buy a classic car at auction.source The post How to buy a…

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Leak Proofing – Rear sunroof drain (passenger side)

Access to this drain is probably the easiest so I would suggest this is the one to do first so…

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

The Rover 75 has a 4 star safety rating

This car has put in a strong performance. If the side impact head-protecting airbag had been standard equipment and not…

NCAP Safety, rover 75

Leak Proofing- Front Sunroof Drains

The front drains are a bit more fiddly to get to as tucked away in the corners so a bit…

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Leak Proofing – Boot Vents

Exposed by removing the side panels in the boot (plus a few other bits on the drivers side) but to…

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MG ZT IsoFix Seat Fittings

So we can easily fit the child seat for our granddaughter to the rear seat on the occasions we are…

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Sold – 20.3.2021

3000 miles from new and immaculate condition.

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Leak Proofing – Waistline Trim Fasteners

Apparently these waistline trim fasteners can leak. I used Capt. Trolleys and to be extra safe pout a good quality…

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Cars Made In Britain | AA

More than 70 different models are built in the UK by more than 30 manufacturers. https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/cars-made-in-britain

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