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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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Tag: rover 75

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

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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

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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

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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

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The Orange Clip

On all the advice forums connected with the MG ZT and Rover 75 it is recommended that you must fit … More

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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

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For Sale 25.2.2021

https://www.hursleyhillgarage.co.uk/used/rover/75/v8-connoissuer-se/bristol/avon/14579752/#top-image

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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

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For Sale 24.2.2021

Rover 75 V8 4.6 ZT260 Mustang.If you are looking at this you are probably already aware that this is a … More

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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

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Reset oil service light Rover 75 – Reset service light, reset oil life, maintenance light reset

The procedure how to reset all the requested warning lights on Rover 75 is to do the following. How to … More

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Há 20 anos: Rover 75

O Rover 75 era aguardado com expectativa como tábua de salvação da marca mas como a história comprovou, o 75 … More

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Recovering A Dream

Oops, I did it again… A belated defence of the Rover 75. All images: The author My first contribution to … More

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Rover MG Club

Welcome To The Club A warm welcome to the Rover 75 And MG ZT Owners Club. Established in 2006 and … More

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75ZT Community Forum

A social community of enthusiasts, owners, appreciators and collectors. With expert knowledge of all things from MG to Rover and … More

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