What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1394

75driver · 30th October 2022, 12:58

The duotone passed its mot during the week, having previously failed on sills.
Tom Hobbs sill panels were fitted.

Started RKZ with jump leads, as it’s been lying up for 6 months. Drivers door wouldn’t lock with key fob or internal button, but would happily unlock with both. Would also unlock using the key.
A swift blow to the handle area from inside sorted it.😃

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Ched · 30th October 2022, 17:43

Hooked up the dvd system I recently removed from a 75..........and it all works.

Dorset Bob · 31st October 2022, 10:20

Changed the time on the clock..

(002)

Ched · 31st October 2022, 17:51

Sorned the V8, roll on next spring.

Lagetha · 1st November 2022, 00:21

Broke my *naughty word* *naughty word* cup-holder (well my brother did, stumbling as he got into the car). He'd been 8.5 hrs in A&E waiting to be seen, so it was hard to be angry with him... But I managed it! 😂

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goltho · 1st November 2022, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

Changed the time on the clock..

Best go have a lie down then!

FrattonEnder · 3rd November 2022, 10:30

After 2 years of failing to produce anything more than an annoying beep when engaging reverse, I managed to get the after-market parking sensors working - even though there's one missing! Thanks to the lovely British weather over the past couple of days, the amount of water on the roads has obviously washed some crud out of the connectors and for the past three drives the system has worked.
Yes, I know I'll need to strip the back end down and work out what's going on and at least replace the missing sensor, but until then, I'm taking this as a win!

Lagetha · 3rd November 2022, 16:09

I bought a used ashtray/cup holder/power outlet assembly from a company in Livingston on eBay. It was the wrong colour - dark oak - to fit in my walnut adorned car. I was able to remove and replace my broken the cup holder and fit the walnut plastic capping on it.

Then having the new assembly allowed me to figure out how the ashtray latch worked (mine would not stay shut), so took the entire assembly out of mine, found the broken latch, replaced it with one from the new assembly. I then figured out a fix for the ashtray latch on the new assembly.

Put it all back in BINGO!

If anyone wants a Dark Oak ashtray/cup holder/power outlet (with damaged cup holder) - pm me I'll send some pics, or make me an offer to include p&p (£2.35)

Rich in Vancouver · 3rd November 2022, 20:08

Woo-Hoo!
My ZT-T190 has been approved for "Collector Car" status here in British Columbia. This recognizes the car as an excellent example of a low-production car. (Defined as less that 1500 produced worldwide in a given year).
The collector car designation disallows driving the car to and from work or school, which works fine for me as I'm retired. The positive side of this is a 70% decrease in insurance cost. It seems that not only do collector cars get driven less but they have very few accidents.

Thanks to Reebs and the club for supplying the production figures verifying the numbers built. A donation has been made to the club as thanks.

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ryszard · 3rd November 2022, 22:22

Hi,MOT tomorrow,so rear wheels off and handbrake readjusted,front droplink rubbers and track rod rubbers checked with usual wiper,lights check.Usually spend a couple of days checking it over but decided I've got to that age where I only want to do the basics,if it fails on the heavier stuff so be it.Keeping an eye on the sills but then again that is beyond my skills.Checked tyres and found a screw in one so spare put on.Regards Ry....

30th October 2022, 12:58	#13931
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	The duotone passed its mot during the week, having previously failed on sills. Tom Hobbs sill panels were fitted. Started RKZ with jump leads, as it’s been lying up for 6 months. Drivers door wouldn’t lock with key fob or internal button, but would happily unlock with both. Would also unlock using the key. A swift blow to the handle area from inside sorted it.😃 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

31st October 2022, 10:20	#13933
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	Changed the time on the clock.. (002) __________________ Let the good times roll............

1st November 2022, 00:21	#13935
Lagetha Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Bolton Posts: 308 Thanks: 180 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Broke my naughty word naughty word cup-holder (well my brother did, stumbling as he got into the car). He'd been 8.5 hrs in A&E waiting to be seen, so it was hard to be angry with him... But I managed it! 😂 Sent from my Note_7P using Tapatalk __________________ I am Kevin, the car is my Viking shield-maiden, Lagetha! 2000 Rover 75 1.8 Classic SE in Moonstone Green/Black Leather seats and Sandstone Beige Interior (purchased 10 April 2022) 2002 Rover 25 2.0 IL TurboDiesel - gone but not forgotten, you can follow Deric's adventures on YouTube at Boaty's World and Project Nigel. AllegroMan is restoring Deric now. (Owned 25/10/2022-15/05/2023)

3rd November 2022, 10:30	#13937
FrattonEnder Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gloucester Posts: 233 Thanks: 40 Thanked 47 Times in 28 Posts	After 2 years of failing to produce anything more than an annoying beep when engaging reverse, I managed to get the after-market parking sensors working - even though there's one missing! Thanks to the lovely British weather over the past couple of days, the amount of water on the roads has obviously washed some crud out of the connectors and for the past three drives the system has worked. Yes, I know I'll need to strip the back end down and work out what's going on and at least replace the missing sensor, but until then, I'm taking this as a win! __________________ Serial Longbridge owner - Rover 213SE, Rover 216GTi, Rover 416 SLi, MG ZS 120+, MG ZT CDTi, MG ZT-T 190. Flies in the ointment - Ford Mondeo Mk4 CDTi Zetec, MINI Cooper 1.6

3rd November 2022, 16:09	#13938
Lagetha Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Bolton Posts: 308 Thanks: 180 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	I bought a used ashtray/cup holder/power outlet assembly from a company in Livingston on eBay. It was the wrong colour - dark oak - to fit in my walnut adorned car. I was able to remove and replace my broken the cup holder and fit the walnut plastic capping on it. Then having the new assembly allowed me to figure out how the ashtray latch worked (mine would not stay shut), so took the entire assembly out of mine, found the broken latch, replaced it with one from the new assembly. I then figured out a fix for the ashtray latch on the new assembly. Put it all back in BINGO! If anyone wants a Dark Oak ashtray/cup holder/power outlet (with damaged cup holder) - pm me I'll send some pics, or make me an offer to include p&p (£2.35) __________________ I am Kevin, the car is my Viking shield-maiden, Lagetha! 2000 Rover 75 1.8 Classic SE in Moonstone Green/Black Leather seats and Sandstone Beige Interior (purchased 10 April 2022) 2002 Rover 25 2.0 IL TurboDiesel - gone but not forgotten, you can follow Deric's adventures on YouTube at Boaty's World and Project Nigel. AllegroMan is restoring Deric now. (Owned 25/10/2022-15/05/2023)

30th October 2022, 17:43	#13932
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Hooked up the dvd system I recently removed from a 75..........and it all works.

31st October 2022, 17:51	#13934
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Sorned the V8, roll on next spring.

3rd November 2022, 20:08	#13939
Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 850 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	Woo-Hoo! My ZT-T190 has been approved for "Collector Car" status here in British Columbia. This recognizes the car as an excellent example of a low-production car. (Defined as less that 1500 produced worldwide in a given year). The collector car designation disallows driving the car to and from work or school, which works fine for me as I'm retired. The positive side of this is a 70% decrease in insurance cost. It seems that not only do collector cars get driven less but they have very few accidents. Thanks to Reebs and the club for supplying the production figures verifying the numbers built. A donation has been made to the club as thanks. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021 Last edited by Rich in Vancouver; 4th November 2022 at 03:18..

3rd November 2022, 22:22	#13940
ryszard Gets stuck in Moonstone diesel,X351 Jaguar and now MG ZT 260 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northampton Posts: 682 Thanks: 288 Thanked 118 Times in 96 Posts	Hi,MOT tomorrow,so rear wheels off and handbrake readjusted,front droplink rubbers and track rod rubbers checked with usual wiper,lights check.Usually spend a couple of days checking it over but decided I've got to that age where I only want to do the basics,if it fails on the heavier stuff so be it.Keeping an eye on the sills but then again that is beyond my skills.Checked tyres and found a screw in one so spare put on.Regards Ry....