2001 MG ZT 180+ Sports Prototype

inky · 5th March 2014, 20:22

2001 MG ZT 180+ Sports

Mileage: 69K
MOT: 08/11/2014
Tax: End April 2014
Commission number: ZT-002619

This 2.5lr V6 automatic in solar red drives very well and is in good mechanical condition. It has 18 inch hairpins with good tyres and the non standard options include red Monaco half leather interior, cruise control and front headlight washers

I've owned the car just over a year and in that time it has had:

New radiator fan (Kenlowe replacement unit)
Front wishbones and bushes replaced both sides
New shannon tube
Replacement rear light seals
Pleneum drain sheild guard thing fitted
Oil & oil, pollen & air filters change about 1000 miles ago

The previous owner assured me that the belts had been done. I've no reason to disbelieve him, but I don't have any documented proof.

Whilst the car is in good shape mechanically it is slightly let down by the bodywork.

There is a small area of laquer peel on the boot lid and other spots of laquer lifting on various areas of the car. There is also a small patch of rust on the lower rear corner of the off side rear passenger door. There is also a small crease\dent in the rear bumper. I'll add clear photos of all of these areas.

The unique thing about this car is that it was the very first ZT 180 Sports Auto assembled. It is listed as "Prototype" on the V5C for the Type Approval Number. Reebs kindly confirmed it was the first of the 180's built and that the build details are:

Off_assembly_date YYYY-MM-DD: 2001-11-01
Off_assembly_time: 08:40:19
Brochure_model_code: RJXLN
Brochure_model_desc: ZT M1 Saloon 2.5KV6 Auto (180
Sales_model_derivative: RNZLN
Sales_model_derivative_desc: MG ZT + 180 Sports Auto
Model_year: 2002
Home_export: HOME
Country: GREAT BRITAIN
Exterior_paint: Solar Red
Interior_trim: Ash / Red / Green - Red Insert
Engine: 2500 NA 178Bhp
Trimlevel: TL 5.1 (M1)
Bodytype: ZT
Hand_of_drive: RHD
Manual_auto: A

At the last MOT it had advisories for the handbrake (surprise, surprise) and NSF upper ARB link dust cover damaged. Other not so great things I should make clear are that there is only 1 key and the air conditioning isn't freezing cold. Oh and the windscreen fluid smells - I'm guessing that it just needs flushing though, but it does smell a bit.

I'm having to sell it unfortunately as I need to start driving more for work and can't justify keeping the car for occasional trips out. The car is advertised elsewhere for £850 but I am open to near offers from club members for a quick and easy sale.

I'll get some pictures taken on Friday when I'll next be at home in the light, but I'll add a couple of pictures from last summer. Car is located in Staines, TW18.

Any queries at all please let me know,

Cheers,

Tom

inky · 5th March 2014, 20:27

And a link to a few more here:

http://s360.photobucket.com/user/tom.../MG%20ZT%20180

Frameside · 5th March 2014, 21:32

PM sent

Alan

inky · 8th March 2014, 09:23

New pictures added to the Photobucket link above....

inky · 8th March 2014, 12:29

Provisionally sold.

5th March 2014, 20:22	#1
inky Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	2001 MG ZT 180+ Sports Prototype 2001 MG ZT 180+ Sports Mileage: 69K MOT: 08/11/2014 Tax: End April 2014 Commission number: ZT-002619 This 2.5lr V6 automatic in solar red drives very well and is in good mechanical condition. It has 18 inch hairpins with good tyres and the non standard options include red Monaco half leather interior, cruise control and front headlight washers I've owned the car just over a year and in that time it has had: New radiator fan (Kenlowe replacement unit) Front wishbones and bushes replaced both sides New shannon tube Replacement rear light seals Pleneum drain sheild guard thing fitted Oil & oil, pollen & air filters change about 1000 miles ago The previous owner assured me that the belts had been done. I've no reason to disbelieve him, but I don't have any documented proof. Whilst the car is in good shape mechanically it is slightly let down by the bodywork. There is a small area of laquer peel on the boot lid and other spots of laquer lifting on various areas of the car. There is also a small patch of rust on the lower rear corner of the off side rear passenger door. There is also a small crease\dent in the rear bumper. I'll add clear photos of all of these areas. The unique thing about this car is that it was the very first ZT 180 Sports Auto assembled. It is listed as "Prototype" on the V5C for the Type Approval Number. Reebs kindly confirmed it was the first of the 180's built and that the build details are: Off_assembly_date YYYY-MM-DD: 2001-11-01 Off_assembly_time: 08:40:19 Brochure_model_code: RJXLN Brochure_model_desc: ZT M1 Saloon 2.5KV6 Auto (180 Sales_model_derivative: RNZLN Sales_model_derivative_desc: MG ZT + 180 Sports Auto Model_year: 2002 Home_export: HOME Country: GREAT BRITAIN Exterior_paint: Solar Red Interior_trim: Ash / Red / Green - Red Insert Engine: 2500 NA 178Bhp Trimlevel: TL 5.1 (M1) Bodytype: ZT Hand_of_drive: RHD Manual_auto: A At the last MOT it had advisories for the handbrake (surprise, surprise) and NSF upper ARB link dust cover damaged. Other not so great things I should make clear are that there is only 1 key and the air conditioning isn't freezing cold. Oh and the windscreen fluid smells - I'm guessing that it just needs flushing though, but it does smell a bit. I'm having to sell it unfortunately as I need to start driving more for work and can't justify keeping the car for occasional trips out. The car is advertised elsewhere for £850 but I am open to near offers from club members for a quick and easy sale. I'll get some pictures taken on Friday when I'll next be at home in the light, but I'll add a couple of pictures from last summer. Car is located in Staines, TW18. Any queries at all please let me know, Cheers, Tom

5th March 2014, 20:27	#2
inky Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	And a link to a few more here: http://s360.photobucket.com/user/tom.../MG%20ZT%20180 Last edited by inky; 7th March 2014 at 11:59.. Reason: More recent pictures added

5th March 2014, 21:32	#3
Frameside Avid contributor MG ZTT CDTI, MG ZT 180+ Sorts auto prototype. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 176 Thanks: 30 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	ZT prototype PM sent Alan

8th March 2014, 09:23	#4
inky Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New pictures added to the Photobucket link above....

8th March 2014, 12:29	#5
inky Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Provisionally sold.