The patented Hydratrak limited-slip differential provides improved handling and enhanced safety for drivers by incorporating a cartridge-type fluid coupling, which … More
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Peter Stevens tells the tale of MG’s ‘failed’ supercar
At the start of the noughties, a once mighty marque was struggling. What was needed was a hero, a halo … More
FIACOM.NET – MG Rover Parts
I have never used these people as a source of parts myself but they are another source of some hard … More
MG Rover Part Finder
Looking for a part then maybe a first place to look is the X-Part part finder. It will check all … More
Using NavCoder
Freely available for many years and popular with BMW enthusiasts, NavCoder software allows the user to program (configure) navigation computers, … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
75mm Throttle Body
These are for sale via the TwoSixties website and other sources but think I would rather pay a premium from … More
SAT NAV UPGRADES
I recently bought a 2020 DVD Road map from SatNav Upgrades. It came with speed camera locations with voice warnings. … More
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 … More
Common questions, problems and how to’s ….. | MG-Rover.org Forums
A mass of useful information and “how to’s” worth checking out …… https://www.mg-rover.org/threads/mg-zt-rover-75-common-questions-problems-and-how-tos.160038/
MGZT Drivers Cup Holder
An excellent “how to” is provided at ….. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=645 as to removing the original blank and adding the cup holder. … More
HISTORY and COMPARISON of BMW ULF Modules – Bimmernav Online Store
This article refers to the ULF that BimmerNav supply with their ready made kits but the information is still relevant … More
Secret Menus of the Widescreen Navigation Display – Bimmernav
Advanced Programming and Secret Menus of the Widescreen Navigation Display A good place to start on understanding the BMW Widescreen … More
Drivers Cup Holder
A rare accessory in the UK but considering its the passenger side on a left hand drive motor then i … More
TMC – traffic message channel – Wikipedia
I’d always seen a red coloured “TMC” on the bottom of the sat nav screen and wasn’t really sure what … More
Upgrading to Mk4 Sat Nav computer
After much deliberation i thought that it would be useful to have up to date maps on my sat nav. … More
Glovebox Flashlight LED Conversion | E46 Fanatics Forum
I have tried several different LED bulbs to improve the brightness of the torch but none of them worked – … More
SAIC Motor : MGR’s surviving test cars are finally sent to the crusher – AROnline
It seems that the final MG Rover test and development cars have been sent to the crusher by SAIC Motor … More
MG ZT Replacement Heated Mirror
The old mirror was removed exactly as per “how to” instructions as found on the 75&ZT Owners Club forum. They … More
Best of British Rover Spares
Best Of British Rover Spares Ltd in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is a car parts distributor. They offer car parts, car spares, … More
MG ZT/Rover 75 | Warning when disconnecting the battery
BEWARE – If you have the sat nav system fitted extra then you must be aware that wrongly disconnecting the … More
V8 » XPower-MG.com
A website that seems to be little used these days – perhaps due to the popularity of Facebook and similar … More
Check if your vehicle can run on E10 petrol – GOV.UK
Check your classic car on the government website. https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol Not a lot of use to MG Rover owners! As the … More
MG Rover Custom Car Parts
A well respected supplier of custom parts especially anything to do with lighting for the MG Rover cars. I sent … More
Fuel Range on a ZT 260?
I had a fault identified by Rick of MG Rover Custom Car Parts in the circuitry of my instrument cluster … More
Easy Bluetooth Mod
Quite a cheap and easy way to add bluetooth to your car. It’s a cassette that links to your phone … More
Midlands Nano Meets Powered By MG Rover
Read the history of the Nano Meets. Meet the Crew. Join the forum, add your thoughts or ask for help.T4 … More
MG Rover Part Finder
Input up to 5 parts you are looking for at …. https://mgroverpartfinder.com/ We’ll get back to you within 48 hours. … More
Rear windscreen dealer sticker – SMC Rover
Spotted these on eBay recently. Considering my ZT was sold to the previous owner from SMC thought it would look … More
Modern MG Forum : MG Experience Forums
For discussion of all post-Abingdon MG cars, such as the MG RV8, MG Metro, MG Maestro, new MGF, MGTF, Z … More
The MG Owners’ Club
The MG Owners Club is the World’s largest single marque car club. Formed in 1973 and supplying all MG requirements, … More
MG Rover Press Garage
My 260 was first registered to the MG Rover Press Garage until the demise of the company when it was … More
Sunroof Seal
I noticed whilst cleaning the car that there was a fair bit of green “moss” around the edge of the … More
Info re E10 from DMGRS
We’ve all seen the uproar the move to E10 petrol seems to have caused – so we thought we’d clear … More
MG Rover V8 ID Location Places
I recently noticed a metal tag in the boot compartment floor with a number stamped on it. Out of curiosity … More
Project Drive
Some interesting reading for those that didn’t already know: “Drive” was a major project within MG Rover Group to significantly … More
MG Rover 75 V8 MGZT260 Vehicle Information
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) comprises a series of letters and numbers representing, in code, the World Make Identifier, Marque, … More
Cubby Box Ancilliaries
I’ve now got all the bits to make up the centre cubby box with ancillary power supply and rechargable torch. … More
Timms BMW E31 E32 Torch Repair Rejuvenation new batteries and LED Bulb
This is basically the same torch as used by MG Rover. That’s the standard BMW torch used in the E31 … More
Auxillary power source and torch
The optional rechargeable torch accessory that you will probably never use and 12v socket inside the centre cubby console. The … More
Rechargeable MG Rover Cubby Torch
Got hold of a bmw cubby torch from eBay. It is the same as the MG torch apart from the … More
Boot Lid Warning Triangle
After getting hold of an accessories brochure I spotted that this option was at one time available. Seems a sensible … More
Fitting a Fire Extinguisher
MG Rover had a fire extinguisher listed in the accessories brochure. If I come across one at an auto-jumble or … More
Project Drive – AROnline
Cost-cutting is rife throughout the industry, but it seemed to affect MG Rover more than any other marque in recent … More
Manual Rear Sunblind Instructios
I fitted a sunblind in the back window. It was a manual one rather than electric mainly because it’s so … More
LED bulbs in Illuminated Sunvisor
Having recently fitted an illuminated sunblind i was a bit disappointed with the brightness of the light. So I found … More
Paint and Interor Codes
A comprehensive collection of charts explaining the body paint and interior trim codes used by MG Rover on their range … More
MG ZT 260/ Rover 75 V8| MG-Rover.org Forums
Although this forum is not frequently visited these days for information about our era of cars it does have some … More
Concepts : Rover 75 Coupe
What a beauty ….. Coupe rennaissance THIS was the car that Rover fans have been waiting for since the launch … More
Blog : 20 years of MG Rover
David Morgan looks back to May 2000 when the remains of the Rover Group were sold by BMW to the … More
Code Name R40
If you’ve read all there is to read about the Rover 75 here and elsewhere, and think you know all there is … More
MG-Rover.info – The place for info on MG-Rover production data
The MG Rover build data we have goes from 1999 up to the collapse of MG Rover in 2005. It … More
History : Final MG Rover chassis numbers
A list of chassis numbers of cars that were finished off and sold on when MG ROVER production of new … More
MG ZT info mods and maintenance 