Door handle finishers

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

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 … More

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 … More

TOAF Facebook Page

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

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 … More

CD to MP3 Changer upgrade – Part 1

Unfortunately this upgrade is not a plug and play like so many bmw type upgrades ….. an adapter plug is … More

Featured Car – Austin Garages

A page on the Austin Garages website all about how a customers ZT was upgraded with media and communications systems … More

BMW MP3 Changer Installation Instructions – Bimmernav Online Store

As of Feb 2006 Production BMWs, the factory installed option of an Original BMW CD changer that will play MP3s, … More

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

Pairing and using the ULF phone – part 5

Pairing was a bit tricky but once I fully understood the instructions then it worked no problem. To pair the … More

ULF telephone system installed – part 4

To support the ULF module I shaped a piece of aluminium sheet to look like a short length of angle … More

Loom installed ready for the ULF Module – part 3

I put the loom I made separately ….. this was to check that the original wiring circuits were still working … More

The bluetooth ULF telephone loom for the MG ZT – part 2

The made up loom tested and ready to fit in the car. I am using the replacement bm24/bm54 adapter loom … More

Last Chance Saloon: MG Edition

Initial impressions of the Rover 75’s rebellious younger sibling. All images: The author. Regular DTW readers may by now recognise … More

Parts to make a ULF loom for the MG ZT – part 1

Managed to get all the parts and a ULF loom which will be modified to fit to the ZT …. … More

MGZT Spare Wheel Well Leak!

I know I have a leak from one of the rear windscreen fittings but surprised that accounted for all the … More

E39 Very Affordable Bluetooth Retrofit | BMW M5 Forum and M6 Forums

The same should apply to the bmw units installed on the MG ZT and Rover 75 of how to make … More

MG ZT 16:9 Widescreen Head Unit

The finished project now with 2020 maps, working TMC and perspective map view. The only thing I haven’t got is … More

MGZT Rear Windscreen Leak!

Typical that the only place I didn’t do my leak preventative maintenance was the rear lower windscreen clips. Guess mainly … More

MG ZT/ZT-T & Rover 75 buyer’s guide: what to pay and what to look for | Classic & Sports Car

Rot and neglect are the biggest challenges today – engine issues are minimal with the KV6 and BMW diesel, and … More

Rev Counter Marking on my MG ZT

Not suggesting that everyone should do this but it works for me. I have placed 3 colour coded stickers beside … More

BM54 Radio Tuner for the MG ZT

I fitted a BM54 radio tuner to replace the original box in the boot wheel well. This is the tuner … More

LED sidelights

The standard sidelight looked very orange especially next to the xenon dipped headlights. The xenon headlights burn with a colour … More

MG ZT / Rover 75 Load space and boot liner

A neat boot mat with the outer edges moulded to the shape of the boot. These are still available from … More

TOAF diagnostics tool for the MG ZT and Rover 75

The generally used Testbook T4 produced by Omitec was specially designed software to diagnose and configure MGR cars. The T4 … More

Model Information: MG ZT : The MG Experience

he MG ZT is an automobile which was produced by MG Rover from 2001 to 2005. It was offered in saloon and estate versions, the latter … More

MGCC | the MG Car Club

I have just joined the MG Car Club so looking forward to getting involved with some of the centre events … 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

Steering Wheel Rotary Coupler

When I fitted the new steering wheel controls which didn’t cure the problem that I had lost the connection to … More

Steering Wheel Controls Interface Box

I removed the highline radio to get at the steering controls interface box that connects the steering controls to the … More

MG ZT & R75 v8 Total Build Data

New Steering Wheel Controls!

Well I’m still having problems with the steering wheel audio controls. First I replaced the originals with a used from … More

Centre Accessories Cubby fitted

All fitted and working. I wired the torch and socket to the same power supply on the fuse box in … More

Centre Cubby Accessory Parts

The central cubby box is made up of bmw parts which I found on eBay. The torch had to be … More

Battery Disconnect Warning Label

Not really a mod or anything but just a reminder to anyone including myself that may not appreciate the fact … More

Under Bonnet Fluid Checks

Just a thought to outline the regular checks required under the bonnet. Will need to check the owners handbook as … More

Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club | Data Sheets

Some great “how to” guides on the Rover 75 and MG ZT Owners Club website forum – you may have … More

Fitting MG7 Mudflaps to the mk1 Rover 75 / MG ZT

The MG7 is the car that the Chinese first produced after MG Rover closed down – it was basically a … More

My MG ZT Interior Spec Code WSC

WSC – Gunsmoke Grey Alcantara The steering wheel, drivers air bag, centre console, glovebox cover, door card fabric, door card arm … More

Seat Belt Anchor Bolt Covers

One of the victims of Project Drive were the removal of the seat belt anchor bolt covers. Not greatly noticeable … More

MG ZT powered by Jet Engine

Can this be the fastest MG Rover ever? A custom rover mg Zt v6 2.5 pick up truck https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313541997291 Twin … More

The Devil’s in the Detail

The author of the Two-Sixties blog and his 260 at Aix-les-Bains Why take the trouble? Part of the pleasure of … More

Cleaning MG ZT Rear Brake Shoes

Even though I replaced the handbrake compensater it did not improve the handbrake efficiency a lot. So the next thing … More

MG ZT BUYER’S GUIDE | Classics World

The MG ZT was more than a Rover 75 in sports shoes. Much, much more. It was a performance saloon … More

Dismantling MGZT Steering Wheel Switches – part 3

A while ago I replaced the steering wheel switches that were not working with used replacements I got from eBay. … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

MG ZT Handbrake Adjustment

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

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.

Handbrake Cable Compensater Mod

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

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

Leak Proofing – Boot Vents

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

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 … More

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 … More

Leak Proofing – Rear light cluster

A common problem and one I suspected was leaking on mine is the original type gasket used on the rear … More