Typical that the only place I didn’t do my leak preventative maintenance was the rear lower windscreen clips. Guess mainly … More
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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
Leak Proofing – Body Seams
It’s known that leaks can occur along some of the seams / joints between body panels. The ideal sealer is … More
Leak Proofing – Boot Area
The MG ZT is notorious for leaks as they start to age and although my low mileage example had no … More
MG ZT/ZT-T & Rover 75 buyer’s guide: what to pay and what to look for | Classic & Sports Car
The Rover 75 was born at a time of flux for its maker and has suffered from an ‘old man’s car’ prejudice … More
The Orange Clip
On all the advice forums connected with the MG ZT and Rover 75 it is recommended that you must fit … More
MG ZT Silver Grill Upgrade
As part of a cost cutting exercise the facelift version of the MG ZT the material used for the grill … More
MG ZT / Rover 75 Sunroof Drain Repair Kit
Sunroof drains usually leak for two reasons. Firstly the rigid pipe becomes a loose fit inside the rubber adapter and … More
MG ZT Windscreen Jet to Spray Washer Conversion
After reading on one of the forums where BMW spray jets had been fitted to the ZT instead of the … More
MG ZT Bonnet Insulation Repair
I recently released the lower fixings on the insulation to check behind it ready to do a job on the … More
Making the most of your MG ZT HighLine satnav system |
As originally installed – with its small 4:3 monitor, CD-based single-country mapping and in-dash cassette player – the HighLine system … More
MG ZT – Car Reliability Index | How reliable is your car?
t’s all very well the experts telling you what you need to know about a car, but just as the … More
History : Final MG Rover chassis numbers
Production records are a vital historian’s tool – from these, you can ascertain what were the most popular variations of … More
MG ZT-T – Like a Rover 75 Touring, but angrier and brighter in hue.
It was one of those cars the MG perfected riiiiight before MG/Rover’s sudden demise in 2005. Despite the reputation of … More
The ROVER 75 and MG ZT COMPANION : Know How Forum – 75ZT Community
A free online book by Colin Gray AKA Roverite.Originally created with a view to hard copy print for prospective owners … More
MG ZT 2001-2006 | Performance Car Guide
Performance Car Guide was set up by Mike Lee, to create a website with a comprehensive knowledge base, that covers … More
5 Pair Engine Undertray Clips Shield Bottom Cover Fastener Metal For Rover 1999-2005 75 Models For MG ZT
￡1.62 1%OFF | 5 Pair Engine Undertray Clips Shield Bottom Cover Fastener Metal For Rover 1999-2005 75 Models For MG … More
Bonnet Cable Savers
For Sale 21.2.2021
More info about this ZT-T non SE via the 260s forum – you may have to be a member to … More
Rover 75/MG ZT the full story of this very British saloon
The Rover 75 was the first car for a generation to be produced by the firm without tight budgetary constraints … More
MG ZT info mods and maintenance 