Zt spoiler and pressed plates fitted.

steve1975 · 24th March 2018, 13:08

Finally got round to fitting my zt high level spoiler and pressed plates fitted.

neilll · 24th March 2018, 13:18

Hi Steve,
I like the extra boomerang spoiler ( have one on my saloon ), but it`s smiley plates for me on the rear all day long (only my opinion of course).
Neil

klarzy · 24th March 2018, 13:50

gotta be a smiley dude,,,, anything else just isn't cricket...

Stormbringer · 24th March 2018, 13:50

I too have the extra spoiler. And as Neilll say, smiley plates all the way for me too.

Pete

roverbarmy · 24th March 2018, 14:13

They don't call them spoilers for nothing!

ZedTeeT · 24th March 2018, 18:38

I'm with you, I've got pressed plates on mine too, not a fan of smiley plates they're just too big and too much yellow going on............

I'm gonna get a kicking for saying that I just know it!

Brunty · 24th March 2018, 18:59

Had a new smiley plate fitted 2 weeks ago, Smiley for me!

JanCo · 24th March 2018, 19:13

I like the pressed plates. Thinking about getting a set for my TF but how legal are they for MOT? Anyone know?

Nice work on the spoiler too

BigBen · 24th March 2018, 19:44

In theory, AFAIK on any vehicle first registered from September 2001 they are not legal for road use.

Number plates on vehicles from 1st September 2001 on need to be compliant with both DVLA specifications (font and spacing) and BS AU154d, which also refers to https://www.bnma.org/legislation.html

Where it states :-

"BSAU145D
COMPONENTS

The new British Standard requires the following:-

Acrylic

A new toughened acrylic has been introduced with a stronger impact. Due to the process involved in the manufacture, this acrylic absorbs more light.

Reflective

This has improved reflectivity due to the extra light absorption of the acrylic."

Only vehicles first used before 1st September 2001 are legally allowed to use white/yellow metal plates, and only those used before 1st January 1973 are allowed to have plates with black background and silver or white lettering.

They may well pass the MOT, but that won't stop you getting a £100 fine if a copper in a bad mood stops you....

But if you have a Cowley '75 you're fine... lol!

sworks · 24th March 2018, 19:56

I saw the car the other day, looking really good and sounded nice

24th March 2018, 13:08	#1
steve1975 Banned rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: workington Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 385 Thanked 449 Times in 279 Posts	Zt spoiler and pressed plates fitted. Finally got round to fitting my zt high level spoiler and pressed plates fitted.

24th March 2018, 13:50	#3
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	gotta be a smiley dude,,,, anything else just isn't cricket... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

24th March 2018, 13:50	#4
Stormbringer Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sandhurst Posts: 192 Thanks: 153 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	I too have the extra spoiler. And as Neilll say, smiley plates all the way for me too. Pete __________________ Without trucks you have nothing!!! Uprated head gasket fitted. Blue Monaco's fitted. New boot lid with spoiler fitted Plenum Guard fitted To do Reversing sensors. Xenon headlights Twin horns.

24th March 2018, 14:13	#5
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	They don't call them spoilers for nothing! __________________ Oil in my veins!

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ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	I'm with you, I've got pressed plates on mine too, not a fan of smiley plates they're just too big and too much yellow going on............ I'm gonna get a kicking for saying that I just know it! __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

24th March 2018, 13:18	#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 Steve, I like the extra boomerang spoiler ( have one on my saloon ), but it`s smiley plates for me on the rear all day long (only my opinion of course). Neil

24th March 2018, 18:59	#7
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Had a new smiley plate fitted 2 weeks ago, Smiley for me!

24th March 2018, 19:13	#8
JanCo Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Coleraine Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I like the pressed plates. Thinking about getting a set for my TF but how legal are they for MOT? Anyone know? Nice work on the spoiler too

24th March 2018, 19:44	#9
BigBen Loves to post R75 V8 Tourer, CDTi Auto Tourer (both Connie SE), MG ZT-T 190+, MG TF 115 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Here be Dragons! Posts: 490 Thanks: 106 Thanked 160 Times in 101 Posts	In theory, AFAIK on any vehicle first registered from September 2001 they are not legal for road use. Number plates on vehicles from 1st September 2001 on need to be compliant with both DVLA specifications (font and spacing) and BS AU154d, which also refers to https://www.bnma.org/legislation.html Where it states :- "BSAU145D COMPONENTS The new British Standard requires the following:- Acrylic A new toughened acrylic has been introduced with a stronger impact. Due to the process involved in the manufacture, this acrylic absorbs more light. Reflective This has improved reflectivity due to the extra light absorption of the acrylic." Only vehicles first used before 1st September 2001 are legally allowed to use white/yellow metal plates, and only those used before 1st January 1973 are allowed to have plates with black background and silver or white lettering. They may well pass the MOT, but that won't stop you getting a £100 fine if a copper in a bad mood stops you.... But if you have a Cowley '75 you're fine... lol! __________________ S. Wales meets cancelled until further notice [SIGPIC]https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/image.php?u=23989&type=sigpic&dateline=1467731033[/SIGPIC] Past cars:- BL: Discovery 3.1 & V8 2WD pick-up, Rover 800 Vitesse Turbo Coupe, 820 SLi 180 Fastback, 600ti, Montego 2.0EFi VDP, Ital 1.3 Estate Ford: Transit Cosworth V6, Granada 2.9 V6 Scorpio & 2.8 V6 GL Volvo: 480 Turbo & 1.7 ES, 240 GLE Porsche: 944 2.7 Lux Audi: 100 ESE 20v Peugeot: 405 1.9 GR Talbot: Alpine 1.6 Rapier S Last edited by BigBen; 24th March 2018 at 20:06..

24th March 2018, 19:56	#10
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	I saw the car the other day, looking really good and sounded nice __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle