ZT 190+ Comm No 468 - Anyone save it ? **NOW SAVED**

Sonic ZS · 29th April 2015, 20:23

Recently been offered a ZT by a friend of a friend for repairs or spares, so went to have a look today.

Turns out it's quite an early commission number (000468) and is bodily very straight for a 13 year old, so thought it might be worthwhile mentioning it here in the hope of someone doing the repairs and putting it back on the road ?

All info is given in good faith, but it's obviously up to any perspective buyer to confirm all details direct with the owner before deciding. Anyone interested in saving it, please message me and I'll pass on the owners contact number. So, to the best of my knowledge:

Started life with MG Rover, before being sold by SMC Slough to the current keeper at approx 14 months old (so just a 2 owner car). Has MOT to December (I think ?), both keys although remote operation not working, reasonable service history and no body damage as far as I can remember.

Has been taken off the road as garage has advised that the cambelt tensioner/idler is rattling and likely to fail soon. It has also had lack of power, even after having a new VIS inlet thingy and ECU fitted by a main dealer, so there's possibly another fault somewhere ?

Alcantara interior (fronts worn), Xenons (milky), alloys corroded, no radio, suspension is original (not checked for corrosion).

Bodily very tidy and couldn't see any obvious rust externally. Slight bit of colour fading in places and minor trim peeling, but generally a credit to it's owner who is looking for £350 or near offer.

Car is located near Newton Abbot in Devon and would probably need trailering away (safest option, due to the cambelt noise). Anything else, please just ask

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Sonic ZS · 29th April 2015, 20:26

Couple more pics:

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Sonic ZS · 30th April 2015, 21:22

Quick bump, anyone interested ?

FrazzleTC · 30th April 2015, 21:34

I hope someone can take this on. The early ZTs feel so much better made than the later cars. If it's a rot-free shell, it's definitely worthwhile.

trikey · 30th April 2015, 21:40

I'd love to, but having twelve at the moment, it's not a good idea

Captain Crappycrimp · 30th April 2015, 21:42

Sadly with a dying engine and located in Devon its too far for most people including me. Transport costs alone would kill it never mind the cost of anew engine and other work.
You cant save them all.

Greeners · 1st May 2015, 07:34

May have someone interested....can you PM me contact details pleas

Sonic ZS · 1st May 2015, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

May have someone interested....can you PM me contact details pleas

You have a PM David

Greeners · 1st May 2015, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

You have a PM David

Thanks....Communication has been made hopefully a deal can be done to save it

Sonic ZS · 3rd May 2015, 18:12

How are we doing on this one guys ? In my opinion (which is often completely wrong...

), it really is far too tidy to scrap.

Anyone gonna buy it and put it back on the road ??

Real shame to see it go to the crusher.

29th April 2015, 20:23	#1
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	ZT 190+ Comm No 468 - Anyone save it ? NOW SAVED Recently been offered a ZT by a friend of a friend for repairs or spares, so went to have a look today. Turns out it's quite an early commission number (000468) and is bodily very straight for a 13 year old, so thought it might be worthwhile mentioning it here in the hope of someone doing the repairs and putting it back on the road ? All info is given in good faith, but it's obviously up to any perspective buyer to confirm all details direct with the owner before deciding. Anyone interested in saving it, please message me and I'll pass on the owners contact number. So, to the best of my knowledge: Started life with MG Rover, before being sold by SMC Slough to the current keeper at approx 14 months old (so just a 2 owner car). Has MOT to December (I think ?), both keys although remote operation not working, reasonable service history and no body damage as far as I can remember. Has been taken off the road as garage has advised that the cambelt tensioner/idler is rattling and likely to fail soon. It has also had lack of power, even after having a new VIS inlet thingy and ECU fitted by a main dealer, so there's possibly another fault somewhere ? Alcantara interior (fronts worn), Xenons (milky), alloys corroded, no radio, suspension is original (not checked for corrosion). Bodily very tidy and couldn't see any obvious rust externally. Slight bit of colour fading in places and minor trim peeling, but generally a credit to it's owner who is looking for £350 or near offer. Car is located near Newton Abbot in Devon and would probably need trailering away (safest option, due to the cambelt noise). Anything else, please just ask 2015-04-29 10.08.02.jpg 2015-04-29 10.09.16.jpg 2015-04-29 10.09.50.jpg 2015-04-29 10.10.21.jpg 2015-04-29 10.13.33.jpg __________________

29th April 2015, 20:26	#2
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Couple more pics: 2015-04-29 10.09.30.jpg 2015-04-29 10.10.09.jpg __________________

30th April 2015, 21:22	#3
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Quick bump, anyone interested ? __________________

30th April 2015, 21:34	#4
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	I hope someone can take this on. The early ZTs feel so much better made than the later cars. If it's a rot-free shell, it's definitely worthwhile. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

30th April 2015, 21:40	#5
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I'd love to, but having twelve at the moment, it's not a good idea __________________ Lest we forget..

30th April 2015, 21:42	#6
Captain Crappycrimp Gets stuck in Devil car is dead! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 774 Thanks: 94 Thanked 145 Times in 92 Posts	Sadly with a dying engine and located in Devon its too far for most people including me. Transport costs alone would kill it never mind the cost of anew engine and other work. You cant save them all. __________________ SAVED SO FAR 2003 Le mans Green MG ZTT 1.8T, 2003 MG ZT CDTI BRG, ZT 190 Typhoon, 2001 Rover 75 1.8 Tourer , 2002 solar red MG ZTT 177, 2005 Silver MG ZTT CDTI, 2001 Trophy Blue MG ZT (Early No 131) 160, 2004 XPG MG ZT CDTI. 2004 MG ZT Ignition Blue MG Press car/Pheonix 4 personal car. Rover 75 CDT top spec Cowley car. 2003 MG ZT 190+ white Gold. Couldn't save MG ZT 1.8T XPG 2005 MG ZTT Goodwood Green(Devil car) MY PROJECT 2004 MG ZTT Diesel auto in disappointing grey.

1st May 2015, 07:34	#7
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3rd May 2015, 18:12	#10
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	How are we doing on this one guys ? In my opinion (which is often completely wrong... ), it really is far too tidy to scrap. Anyone gonna buy it and put it back on the road ?? Real shame to see it go to the crusher. __________________