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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 … so hopefully I can share some of the things I have learned (including the mistakes) together with a lot of the information I have found about our cars with people that have a similar interest

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Spunagain’s MG ZT 260 Upgrades page

There are a number of performance upgrades for the ZT260 it really depends on the depth of your pockets. Here…

MGZT 260, upgrades

Most common vehicles still on the road with more than 750,000 MILES on the clock revealed

vehicles on British roads that are still in use despite clocking up over three quarts of a million miles, according…

rover 75

For Sale – 2003 MG ZT 260 SE V8 4.6 36k miles

MG ZT SE V8 4. 6 MUSTANG ENGINE SERIES ONE STUNNING CAR THROUGH OUT, 5/ SPEED MANUAL, COMES WITH ELECTRIC…

for sale, mg zt 260 se

Replacement Tyre Inflaters

My MGZT260 only came with one tyre inflater instead of two. Looking at the expiry date of the inflater it…

mg zt, rover 75, tyre inflater

Ultimate Buyers Guide for Rover 75 and MG ZT – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

The single thing you must realise before purchasing either a 75 or ZT that this guide may look like a…

buying, mg zt, rover 75

boot rack fitted – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

An interesting optional extra but not quite sure it really suits the looks of the car but each to their…

IBUS interface – modBMW

IBUS interface is an IBUS to USB interface, it doesn’t offer any other features, but allows an USB device to be…

ibus interface, mg zt, rover 75, voice control

NavCoder Website

It would seem that voice control needs to be activated before it can be used – usually at great expense…

mg zt, nav codes, rover 75, voice control

MG ZT Rover 75 Sunroof Initialisation

I had a couple of minor issues with my sunroof recently – maybe due to a lot of use during…

initialisation, mg zt, rover 75, sunroof

Rechargeable torch and Accessories Fitting Guide – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

I have already fitted a rechargeable torch and accessory socket but will relook at the wiring now I have found…

cubby box, mg rover

TOAF | MG-Rover.org Forums

Another source of user information about the TOAF software. https://www.mg-rover.org/threads/mg-zt-rover-75-common-questions-problems-and-how-tos.160038/page-4#post-8450161 and …… https://www.mg-rover.org/search/203390/?q=Toaf&o=relevance

TOAF

GOV.UK – Enter the registration number of the vehicle

A useful source of information before buying any motor and there are links to looking at all the previous mot…

check, mot, road tax

IPK Changer Software – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

A nice bit of software that checks and can make some changes to the IPK / instrument cluster. A link…

ipk changer, mgzt, rover 75

MGZT 260 original front springs

Genuine Rover 75 V8 MG ZT ZT260 Pair Front Road Coil Springs – part no. REB000590PR. Note that the Rover…

front springs, mg zt 260

ZT260 – known issues – “Rock Enterprises” Column

An interesting short article summarising some of the common problems and fixes with the MG ZT 260s and Rover V8s.…

mg zt 260, rock enterprises, V8

MG Rover Website | WAY BACK MACHINE

It’s interesting that you can still view the MG Rover website using the WAY BACK MACHINE. An extract from the…

mg rover, way back machine, website

Fix-a-Flat 20 oz. for Large Tires | Emergency Flat Tire Repair

My cans that came with the car have an expiry date of 2005 so thought might be best to replace…

fix a flat, tyre inflater

For Sale – Rover 75 V8 / MGZT 260 V8

for sale a really interesting car. It is the Prototype Rover 75 V8 (Vin 185) that is actually registered as…

for sale, mg zt 260, rover 75 V8

Austin Garages eBay Shop

Apart from Austin Garages being a recognised place for repairs it has a well stocked ebay shop for many popular…

Austin Garages, ebay, repairs, spares

Mustang Underdrive Pulleys | Steeda & ASP

Steeda’s underdrive pulleys slow down accessory speed by about 25% reducing parasitic accessory drag on the engine. This drag reduction…

mg zt, mustang, underdrive pulleys, V8

ZT/75 Airbag Light On!

I know this is a common fault with these cars and that the usual cause of the problem are the…

airbag light, ZT/75

JMA Cars – MG ZT & Rover 75 Specialists

Trading for over 25 years JMA Cars have earnt a reputation for their expertise with the Rover 75 & MG…

jma cars, mg zt, rover 75, specialists

V8 Air filter mod

There are suggestions on recent facebook posts that the air filter nose located on the drivers side wing restricts air…

air filter, mg zt, mod, rover 75, V8

Griffin Head weekly car meet – Notts

Another good turn out at the Griffin Head at Papplewick. A wide selection of cars with food, beer and ice…

car meet, Griffin Head, Notts

Rover 75 instrument cluster Speedo. – Cluster Repairs UK

Common faults Mileage counter showing all 9s. Warning buzzer failure. Intermittent Speedo and/or rev counter. OBL LCD pixelated. Fuel gauge…

classic car, ipk, services

How to operate BMW MKIV Navigation Destinations – Bimmernav Online Store

https://store.bimmernav.com/blogs/how-to-guides/how-to-operate-bmw-mkiv-navigation-destinations Both Regular searching of destinations and Destination+ are available via the GPS-Navigation menu of the BMW MKIV navigation computer.  Think of…

BMW, mg rover, satnav

Classics Pollute Less than New Electric Cars!

Driving Old Cars is Better for the Environment Old cars pollute less than new ones! New cars are worse for…

carbon offset, classic cars

Griffins Head, Notts – every Wednesday

More info at …… https://www.facebook.com/1665470893776765/posts/pfbid026vEUssH9Y3ftP17vA9FXWf1n3D6otB41UiA2uxB9xvJZfMAjcFPYA1odZ2GS3WEXl/

classic car, meet

Update your BMW Navigation software – Bimmernav

To properly upgrade your software you should visit a BMW dealer and request them to update your Navigation software. If…

bimmernav, software, update

Derby Car and Bike Meet – 28th July 2022

More info at …… https://facebook.com/events/s/derby-car-and-bike-meet/3137139173219022/

classic car, Derby, meet

Boconnoc steam fair

Today Sam and I took a trip out in the convertible to the Boconnoc steam fair. Thus is held every…

car show, classic car

MG ZT Moulded Boot Mat

Been looking out for an original MG Rover boot mat for a while but they seem to be very rare…

boot, mats, mg zt, rover 75

History: When Rover Met BMW

At the beginning of the year 1994, Rover Group was sold to BMW for £800m (£1.3b in 2022). Behind the…

BMW, mg rover

CTEK ….. a great little battery charger

I do not use my MG ZT 260 as often as I would like so inevitably the battery slowly loses…

battery, car, charger

45 Hacks To Turn Back The Miles On A Car’s Appearance

If you’re like most people, your car is one of your most prized possessions. It’s ideal for keeping it in…

cleaning car hacks

Drive in a clean air zone – GOV.UK

Use this service if you’re planning to drive through clean air zones in: Bath Birmingham Bradford (charging starts on 26…

clean air zones

For Sale: MG ZT 260, Saloon, 2004, Manual, 4601 (cc), 58k miles

MG ZT for sale, it has recently had thousands spent on it to bring it back upto standard. Recent works…

for sale, mg zt 260

75mm Throttle Body

These are for sale via the TwoSixties website and other sources but think I would rather pay a premium from…

260, ford mustang, mg rover, throttle body

SAT NAV UPGRADES

I recently bought a 2020 DVD Road map from SatNav Upgrades. It came with speed camera locations with voice warnings.…

mg rover, sat nav, speed cameras

American V-8s power these 10 British muscle machines – Hagerty Media

The United States may have torn itself from the tyranny of British rule 245 years ago, but Britain just can’t…

ford mustang, mg zt 260, muscle car

2003-2005 MG XPower SV: The Forgotten British Muscle Car

When we think of pony and muscle cars, tire burning Camaros and Mustangs often come to mind in America. 2003-2005…

x power

Are the proposed 2 yearly MOT changes a good idea?

Let’s talk about the proposed MOT changes (Boris thinks moving it to every 2 years instead of every 1 year…

mot

Car Roadwheel Terminology …. FYI

I’ve never been quite sure when reading about wheel specifications on exactly what was meant. I found this on the…

Terminology, wheels

SAT NAV UPGRADES

The road network of UK and Europe is changing approximately 15% every year. Therefore it is very important to have…

satnav, upgrades

Redex fuel additive trial: the verdict | The Car Expert

Given that your engine creates dozens of explosions every single second, there’s a lot of combustion going on under your…

fuel additive, redex

Carpenters Arms | Stanton by Dale | May 2022

There have been regular classic car meets here for a long time but this was the first time we have…

carpenters arms, classic cars, stanton by Dale

Nottingham Classic Car Show May 2022

A great day out at the car show. I went with a pal who took his MG Midget. Perhaps not…

classic car, Nottingham, show

MGCC Registers

I joined the MGCC a couple of years ago and compared to the MGOC is a very different club. The…

mg car club, mgcc

Pride of Longbridge 2022 | some of my photos

pride of longbridge

Door handle finishers

A place that suffers from scratches especially from people with rings on their fingers is the external door handle cups.…

accessories, mg zt, rover 75

Upgrading to voice control – trying to!

I am now searching to find out how to activate voice control. Not sure if this is really possible as…

BMW, mg rover, voice control

H&H Auctions Buxton April 2022

car auctions, classic car

Pride of Longbridge 2022 – report – AROnline

After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the Pride of Longbridge (POL) rally made a return to Cofton Park in Birmingham. It’s…

pride of longbridge

For Sale – MG ZT SE 260 V8 46k miles £9995

HK53 FGF MOT Until 10/04/23 46,000 Miles  This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire an MG ZT 260 in…

for sale, mg zt 260 se

Great British Car Journey | April 2022

We joined as a member to gain free entry for a year as the museum is quite close to us…

great british car journey

Rear Windscreen Leak Repair – MG ZT / Rover 75

It is a common problem for leaks around the lower edge of the rear windscreen. The usual reason is that…

mg zt, rear windscreen, rover 75, water leaks

MP3 Changer with ID tags – Part 3

The trickiest part of swopping the CD changers over was swopping the mounting brackets where a special type of screw…

mg zt, mp3 changer

For Sale – MG ZT V6 4WD | Summit Garage

An original PROTOTYPE MG ZT-T 4X4? This car started out at the MG factory in Longbridge as the first ever…

4x4, mg ztt

TOAF Facebook Page

A good place to ask questions about the suitability or any problems with using the TOAF software on your car.…

mg zt, TOAF, V8

CD to MP3 Changer Adapter Cable – Part 2

You need to have the plug cut off the cable from a non working mg rover cd changer and the…

mg zt, mp3 player, rover 75

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