ZT Owners Advice!

ScotSilver1987 · 9th April 2018, 15:19

Hi Everyone,

I wonder if anyone could help answer this question for me.

I was an owner of a MG-ZT190 a couple of years ago.... I loved it but unfortunately due to job circumstances and then the clutch pedal being pressed in and not able to return (cost of repair). I had to, with a heavy heart, sell the car. I really loved that car.

However, I am now wanting to buy another one: 2002 MG ZT 190, 76000 miles. £900 ono. Whilst i know the car is very thirsty and a little heavy on the tax band, could anyone give me some pointers or things I should be looking out for if I do buy this one? Or even anythings I should consider?

To note: With the help of my father, we managed to do the timing belt + water pump in the old car, the Vis-vales and the power stearing pump ourselves.

I know this post might be a little general, but any tips or tricks to checking the car before I buy it would be deeply grateful from fellow 75 + ZT owners.

Thanks everyone.

Cheers!

neilll · 9th April 2018, 15:30

Hi,
At that mileage you need to know if clutch ,master and slave cylinder has been changed! Other things are rear suspension arms (called upper but look like lower to me!!) where the spring sits in the base,brake pipes, sunroof drains (if it has them!!) also make sure the cooling fan is working! I dare say others will be along in a moto mention other things!
Neil

gazcaz · 9th April 2018, 15:51

Shame clutch pedal return may of just been master cylinda needing a bleed ? i have a slightly higher mileage one and my clutch is fine other then replacing master cylinda myself brought from DMGRS,other things as mentioned above plus plenums are clean and dirt free,shannon tube in one piece,bonnet mod,water leaks in the boot,no coolant in the V then the usual checks..Good luck

stevestrat · 9th April 2018, 16:01

Best thing you can do is read the buyers guide. It covers everything to look out for in all models.

9th April 2018, 15:19	#1
ScotSilver1987 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ZT Owners Advice! Hi Everyone, I wonder if anyone could help answer this question for me. I was an owner of a MG-ZT190 a couple of years ago.... I loved it but unfortunately due to job circumstances and then the clutch pedal being pressed in and not able to return (cost of repair). I had to, with a heavy heart, sell the car. I really loved that car. However, I am now wanting to buy another one: 2002 MG ZT 190, 76000 miles. £900 ono. Whilst i know the car is very thirsty and a little heavy on the tax band, could anyone give me some pointers or things I should be looking out for if I do buy this one? Or even anythings I should consider? To note: With the help of my father, we managed to do the timing belt + water pump in the old car, the Vis-vales and the power stearing pump ourselves. I know this post might be a little general, but any tips or tricks to checking the car before I buy it would be deeply grateful from fellow 75 + ZT owners. Thanks everyone. Cheers!

9th April 2018, 15:51	#3
gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	Shame clutch pedal return may of just been master cylinda needing a bleed ? i have a slightly higher mileage one and my clutch is fine other then replacing master cylinda myself brought from DMGRS,other things as mentioned above plus plenums are clean and dirt free,shannon tube in one piece,bonnet mod,water leaks in the boot,no coolant in the V then the usual checks..Good luck __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001

9th April 2018, 16:01	#4
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,465 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Best thing you can do is read the buyers guide. It covers everything to look out for in all models. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

9th April 2018, 15:30	#2
neilll Gets stuck in MG ZT,MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Helens Posts: 961 Thanks: 211 Thanked 235 Times in 158 Posts	Hi, At that mileage you need to know if clutch ,master and slave cylinder has been changed! Other things are rear suspension arms (called upper but look like lower to me!!) where the spring sits in the base,brake pipes, sunroof drains (if it has them!!) also make sure the cooling fan is working! I dare say others will be along in a moto mention other things! Neil