Ignition Blue

Stevie Boy · 22nd November 2014, 15:33

Been a lurker on these forums for a while, but as I'm now a fully paid up member I thought I'd post some pics of my ZT.

It's a ZT+ 160 1.8T

I’m the 3rd owner having purchased it on 26 January 2013 @ 66,800miles.

Car has all the usual “+” extras such as ATC dual zone climate control, electric rear windows, boot mounted “lip” spoiler and the 6 CD multi-changer, but in addition to this it has the optional extras: message centre highline instrument pack, power-fold mirrors and heated front seats.

Bodywork is in excellent condition for the age of the car. All four 18" grid spoke alloy wheels were refurbished along with new bolts and centre caps in 2012. Rear wheels still unmarked but there’s now some light kerbing by me to the fronts, but still in great condition though.

Interior is spotless. It has blue door cards and the half leather seats (with blue stitching) have hardly any wear to them. Also has the rare grey marble effect dash inserts and an upgraded Pioneer head unit with USB & iPod connectivity and working steering wheel controls with this unit.

Head gasket, water pump, inlet & exhaust gaskets, thermostat & housing and timing belt all done in 2011. It has the orange clip fitted to the fuel filter housing and also fitted is a metal T piece on the coolant hose to replace the fragile plastic one.

Just had a full service carried out by Terry of TS Autos on 26.10.14 @77,350 miles. Almost 2 years of ownership and still loving it

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klarzy · 22nd November 2014, 15:40

Nice car old chap..

LotusLC · 22nd November 2014, 16:43

Very nice car and welcome

What else does it say on the sticker above the door striker, i can make out ZT.

Did the Mk1's have this sticker?

pab · 22nd November 2014, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotuslc

Very nice car and welcome

What else does it say on the sticker above the door striker, i can make out ZT.

Did the Mk1's have this sticker?

M1
M2
M3

It denotes trim level. Base + and SE also the power unit.

A facelift thing.

FrazzleTC · 22nd November 2014, 17:26

Looks like a brilliant example, in one of my favourite colours, being Ignition Blue! Unusual in having chrome strips, which really suit the car.

pab · 22nd November 2014, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

Looks like a brilliant example, in one of my favourite colours, being Ignition Blue! Unusual in having chrome strips, which really suit the car.

One of my favourite colours too. The interior is unusual and ordered, chrome waitline strips were an option.

The car looks superb.

Stevie Boy · 22nd November 2014, 17:41

Thanks

In my ownership it had new track rod ends for the 2013 MOT and new rear handbrake shoes for the 2014 MOT. Also had a new starter motor last year.

Unfortunately its losing a bit of coolant at the moment from I think the inlet manifold gasket, but taking it back to Terry TS Autos tomorrow to get it sorted.

Stevie Boy · 23rd November 2014, 17:45

Coolant loss sorted today by Terry. Was the inlet manifold gasket, which he's now replaced with a new Payen one.

LeRich · 23rd November 2014, 19:03

Beautiful looking car. The facelift ZT in Ignition Blue is one of my fave versions of the car.

versus · 23rd November 2014, 19:19

Looks perfect!

22nd November 2014, 15:33	#1
Stevie Boy Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Derby Posts: 96 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 11 Posts	Ignition Blue Been a lurker on these forums for a while, but as I'm now a fully paid up member I thought I'd post some pics of my ZT. It's a ZT+ 160 1.8T I’m the 3rd owner having purchased it on 26 January 2013 @ 66,800miles. Car has all the usual “+” extras such as ATC dual zone climate control, electric rear windows, boot mounted “lip” spoiler and the 6 CD multi-changer, but in addition to this it has the optional extras: message centre highline instrument pack, power-fold mirrors and heated front seats. Bodywork is in excellent condition for the age of the car. All four 18" grid spoke alloy wheels were refurbished along with new bolts and centre caps in 2012. Rear wheels still unmarked but there’s now some light kerbing by me to the fronts, but still in great condition though. Interior is spotless. It has blue door cards and the half leather seats (with blue stitching) have hardly any wear to them. Also has the rare grey marble effect dash inserts and an upgraded Pioneer head unit with USB & iPod connectivity and working steering wheel controls with this unit. Head gasket, water pump, inlet & exhaust gaskets, thermostat & housing and timing belt all done in 2011. It has the orange clip fitted to the fuel filter housing and also fitted is a metal T piece on the coolant hose to replace the fragile plastic one. Just had a full service carried out by Terry of TS Autos on 26.10.14 @77,350 miles. Almost 2 years of ownership and still loving it [/url] Last edited by Stevie Boy; 25th November 2014 at 15:08..

22nd November 2014, 15:40	#2
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Nice car old chap.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

22nd November 2014, 16:43	#3
LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	Very nice car and welcome What else does it say on the sticker above the door striker, i can make out ZT. Did the Mk1's have this sticker? __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

22nd November 2014, 17:26	#5
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Looks like a brilliant example, in one of my favourite colours, being Ignition Blue! Unusual in having chrome strips, which really suit the car. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

22nd November 2014, 17:41	#7
Stevie Boy Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Derby Posts: 96 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks In my ownership it had new track rod ends for the 2013 MOT and new rear handbrake shoes for the 2014 MOT. Also had a new starter motor last year. Unfortunately its losing a bit of coolant at the moment from I think the inlet manifold gasket, but taking it back to Terry TS Autos tomorrow to get it sorted.

23rd November 2014, 17:45	#8
Stevie Boy Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Derby Posts: 96 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 11 Posts	Coolant loss sorted today by Terry. Was the inlet manifold gasket, which he's now replaced with a new Payen one.

23rd November 2014, 19:03	#9
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	Beautiful looking car. The facelift ZT in Ignition Blue is one of my fave versions of the car.

23rd November 2014, 19:19	#10
versus Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V6 Auto, 2000 year Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chisinau, Moldova Posts: 1,506 Thanks: 389 Thanked 273 Times in 211 Posts	Looks perfect!