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With the many thousands of threads in the 75 and ZT Technical Help area, it is often difficult to find an answer to the problem that you have, or you may want an answer to a burning question. Here you will find links to pages on MG-Rover.org that will help you in answering your question.

Over time, these will be built up, and more links will be added.

Summary of Problems/Questions:

Safety Related Posts
Post No 61 - Spring Protectors for Front Springs on all 75 / ZTs.

Post No. 2 - Part Numbers for commonly requested items
Post No. 3 - Factsheet: MG ZT & Rover 75 Fully Integrated Audio Systems
Post No. 4 - How to fit a CD Autochanger to your Philips Harmony Head Unit equipped 75 or ZT
Post No. 5 - Resetting Your Service Indicator
Post No. 6 - What colour is my MG ZT?
Post No. 7 - How to fit the Trafficmaster Alert System into a 75 equipped with High-line Instrumentation
Post No. 8 - How to unblock your washer jets
Post No. 9 - What are the specifications for the Rover 75 built at Cowley from 1999 until 2000?
Post No. 10 - What are the specifications for the facelift Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer built from 2004 Onwards?
Post No. 11 - What are the specifications for the facelift MG ZT & MG ZT-T built from 2004 Onwards?
Post No. 12 - What are the specifications for the MG ZT & MG ZT-T built from 2001 until 2004?
Post No. 13 - How do I replace the gearbox mounting?
Post No. 14 - How do I replace a front wishbone and rear bush?
Post No. 15 - How do I replace the Reversing Lamp switch?
Post No. 16 - Can I fit Front Fog Lamps to a Rover 75 Diesel Automatic?
Post No. 17 - How do I sort out a faulty VIS Valve Motor?
Post No. 18 - How do I sort out problems with the Diesel Tank & Pump?
Post No. 19 - How do I sort out problems with my cooling fan?
Post No. 20 - How do I still use my Steering Wheel controls when I change the Head Unit in my MG ZT?
Post No. 21 - How do I change the speakers in my MG ZT or Rover 75?
Post No. 22 - How to find a way of getting a wire through the bulkhead into the boot?
Post No. 23 - How to run the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check.
Post No. 24 - How to retro fit a Webasto Diesel Heater Timer Switch.
Post No. 25 - How to bleed the clutch.
Post No. 26 - How to test your Camshaft Sensor.
Post No. 27 - How do I tell whether I have a 116PS or 131PS Diesel engine?
Post No. 28 - I've bought some torpedo badges for the front doors of my Rover 75 - where do they go?
Post No. 29 - How do I get the rear parcel shelf out in order to access the Electric Rear Sunblind?
Post No. 30 - What options can I get configured at my local dealer for my MG ZT or Rover 75?
Post No. 31 - How many MG ZT and Rover 75´s were produced? How many of them were built at Cowley and how many at Longbridge?
Post No. 32 - What are the specifications for the Rover 75 Saloon built at Longbridge from 2000 until 2004?
Post No. 33 - How do I know whether my 75/ZT CDT/i has the 116PS or 131PS engine?
Post No. 34 - What are the differences between the MG ZT 190 and MG ZT 180 Sports Auto?
Post No. 35 - How do I know which style door mirrors are fitted to my 75/ZT?
Post No. 36 - What is the paint code for my MG ZT or Rover 75?
Post No. 37 - What are the specifications for the Rover 75 Tourer built at Longbridge from 2001 until 2004?
Post No. 38 - How to unblock your windscreen washer jets.
Post No. 39 - What is the colour of the paint used on MG Alloy Wheels?
Post No. 40 - What colour is my Cowley Built Rover 75?
Post No. 41 - The sound quality on my Alpine Symphony Head Unit is poor - what can I do to improve it?
Post No. 42 - What items did MG Rover delete from the MG ZT and Rover 75 as a result of Project Drive?
Post No. 43 - How to find out when your Rover 75 or MG ZT was built.
Post No. 44 - Info removed
Post No. 45 - The area near the ECU seems to be waterlogged - what can I do?
Post No. 46 - How to refurbish your Alloy Wheels.
Post No. 47 - How do I tell what factory my Rover 75 or MG ZT was built in? Cowley or Longbridge?
Post No. 48 - How do I know which model year my Rover 75 or MG ZT is?
Post No. 49 - What are the differences between the MG ZT 160 2.5 V6 and MG ZT 190 2.5 V6?
Post No. 50 - Where can I buy new CD's for my Highline Satellite Navigation?
Post No. 51 - What do I need to do to upgrade to the Message Centre and Hi-Line instrumentation?
Post No. 52 - How do I get the Steering Wheel controls working on an MG ZT if I change the stereo?
Post No. 53 - How does the Trafficmaster Alert System work?
Post No. 54 - What Alloy Wheels do I have fitted to my MG ZT or Rover 75, and what are they called?
Post No. 55 - What colour is my Longbridge built pre-facelift Rover 75?
Post No. 56 - How can I retrofit the Hi-Line Sat Nav to my Rover 75 / ZT?
Post No. 57 - Buying a Rover 75 or MG ZT? Make sure you get two working keys otherwise you'll be spending out alot of money!
Post No. 58 - How To Reset the Radio Module in a HiLine Nav Setup
Post No. 59 - How to safely power-down and disconnect the vehicle battery on Hi-Line Sat Nav equipped R75 platform vehicles.
Post No. 60 - How do I replace the alternator on my Rover 75 or MG ZT Diesel?
Post No. 61 - Spring Protectors for Front Springs on Rover 75 / MG ZT
Post No. 62 - How do I remove the front bumper?
Post No. 63 - How do I change a Xenon bulb?
Post No. 64 - What does my VIN number mean?
Post No. 65 - How to replace the Shannon tube (Air intake duct)
Post No. 66 - How to replace the O rings on the intercooler pipe, without removing the front bumper. Removed at OP's request, sorry for that! See post 71 below!!
Post No. 67 - How to replace the clutch without removing the subframe
Post No. 68 - How To remove the PCV on the BMW Diesel Engined 75/ZT.
Post No. 69 - How To fit an EGR valve bypass on the BMW diesel engined 75/ZT.
Post no. 70 - How To Clean The Idle Control Solenoid on a V6 engine.
Post no. 71 - How To Fit New Intercooler 'O' Rings on CDT/CDTi Models. WITHOUT REMOVING THE FRONT BUMPER!
Post No. 72 - How to repair / replace sections on the alcantara seats.
Post No. 73 - PDF Manual for the Hiline Navigation system on the 75/ZT range.
Post No. 74 - How To Clear Sunroof Drain Tubes on Rover 75 / MG ZT plus how to seal up windscreen trim.
Post No. 75 - How to remove headlining and liners & re-trim the headlining
Post No. 76 - TOAF
Post No. 77 - How to fit a Mk1 MG ZT front bumper to a Mk1 Rover 75
Post No.78 - Two Speed Fan with Resistor wiring diagram
 
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Part Number for commonly requested items: (To be updated as new part numbers are found)

Accessories
ESK100430 - Luggage Net Set (Saloon Only)
KCC100050 - Warning Triangle - Boot Lid Fit (Saloon Only)

Badges
DAB101610 - Rover Badge - Front (Pre-Facelift)
DAB000230 - Rover Badge - Front (Facelift)
DAB101431 - Rover Badge - Rear - Bootlid
DAB101180 - Rover Badge - Side - D Post
DAH100800MMM - Chrome 75 Badge - Rear - Bootlid
DAH000200MMM - Chrome 75 Shield Badge - Rear - Bootlid (Facelift)
DAQ100040MMM - 1.8 LITRE Oval Badge - Front Door
DAQ100060MMM - 2.0 LITRE Oval Badge - Front Door
DAQ100080MMM - 2.5 LITRE Oval Badge - Front Door
DAQ100100MMM - 2.0 CDT Oval Badge - Front Door
DAM000380MMM - CDTi Badge - Bright Finish
DAM000390MVR - CDTi Badge - Satin Finish
DAM000400MVU - CDTi Badge - Satin Finish With Red 'i'
DAM000410PMA - CDTi Badge - Black Finish
DAM000420PBH - CDTi Badge - Black Finish With Red 'i'
DAM000341MMM - 1.8T - Bright Finish
DAM000342MVR - 1.8T - Satin Finish (MG)
DAM000343PMA - 1.8T - Black Finish (MG)
DAM000440MMM - SE Badge - Bright Finish
DAL103750MMM - V6 Badge - Bright Finish
DAG000080MMM - Union Flag - Rear - Bootlid
DAH000040MMM - MG Badge - Front Grille
DAT000220MVR - ZT 260 Rear Badge
DAT000190MVR - ZT-T 260 Rear Badge
DAL000080MVR - V8 Badge - Satin Silver
DAL000080MMM - V8 Badge - Bright
DAG000070MMM - Union Flag / Chequered Flag

Chrome Door Mirrors
Left Hand - CRC100210MMM (To VIN Number 255986) - MG ZT / Rover 75 (Up To Build Date 6th May 2002)
Right Hand - CRC100200MMM (To VIN Number 255986) - MG ZT / Rover 75 (Up To Build Date 6th May 2002)
Pair Of Mirrors - CRC100190MMM (To VIN Number 255986) - MG ZT / Rover 75 (Up To Build Date 6th May 2002)

Left Hand - CRC100250MMM (From VIN Number 255987) - MG ZT / Rover 75 (Built After 6th May 2002)
Right Hand - CRC100240MMM (From VIN Number 255987) - MG ZT / Rover 75 (Built After 6th May 2002)
Pair Of Mirrors - CRC100960MMM (From VIN Number 255987) - MG ZT / Rover 75 (Built After 6th May 2002)

Exterior Trim
Exhaust Finisher - 1.8 - DUB100640MMM (1 Required)
Exhaust Finishers - V6 - DUB100640MMM (2 Required)
Exhaust Finishers - CDT/i - DUB100650MMM (2 Required)

XGB100310 - Smoked Side Indicator Repeater (Pre-Facelift Models)
XGB000100 - Clear Jewelled Side Indicator Repeater (Facelift Models)

KZM000050 - Engine Undertray - Quick Release Fastener

In Car Entertainment

VUX100030 - Head Unit - Alpine Symphony

XQZ100050 - Magazine - CD Autochanger

VUB102140 - CD Autochanger - Fits Philips Harmony & Alpine Symphony
VUB105400 - CD Autochanger - Fits Philips Harmony & Alpine Symphony
XQE100430 - CD Autochanger - Fits Philips Harmony & Alpine Symphony
XQE105560 - CD Autochanger - Fits Philips Harmony & Alpine Symphony

VUL100330 - Wiring Loom For CD Autochanger - Alpine Symphony
VUL100310 - Wiring Loom For CD Autochanger - Philips Harmony

XQU100910 - Bracket For Mounting CD Autochanger In Glovebox - Left Hand Side
XQU100900 - Bracket For Mounting CD Autochanger In Glovebox - Right Hand Side
ESR1560A - Nut & Washer Set (Pack Of 4) To Use In Left & Right Brackets

XQN100280 - Tweeter Audio System Upgrade Kit

XQM101270 - Harmon Kardon Speakers - Front & Rear Single Cone (Pre-Facelift)
XQM000770 - Harmon Kardon Speakers - Front & Rear Single Cone (Facelift)
XQN100210 - Harmon Kardon Speakers - Front Tweeter
XQN100230 - Harmon Kardon Speakers - Rear Tweeter
XQA100000 - Harmon Kardon Sub Woofer Assembly - Saloon
XQA100050 - Harmon Kardon Sub Woofer Assembly - Tourer
XQU100870 - Harmon Kardon Amplifier Mounting Bracket - Tourer
ADU6552 - Harmon Kardon Sub Woofer Nut (4 nuts Required)

Interior Trim
EYC000380 - Door Trim Kickplate retaining clips (Interior front door sill)

UKJ000390AGC - Gear Knob - Light Oak - Manual
UKJ000390ANV - Gear Knob - Burr Walnut - Manual
UKJ000390PWI - Gear Knob - Dark Oak - Manual

VUB112220 - Handbrake Grip Wooden

Mats - MG ZT/ZT-T
EAH000230PMA - Front - Black Rubber Mats - RHD
EAH000200PMA - Front - Black Rubber Mats - LHD
EAH000520PMA - Rear - Black Rubber Mats - RHD/LHD

EAH000190LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - LHD
EAH000180LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - RHD

EAK100040 - Floor Clips (4 in a pack)

Mats - Rover 75
EAH104070PMA - Front - Black Rubber Mats - RHD
EAH104120PMA - Front - Black Rubber Mats - LHD
EAH104410PMA - Rear - Black Rubber Mats - RHD/LHD

EAH104400LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Standard - LHD
EAH104390LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Standard - RHD
EAH001120LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Standard With Rover Logo - LHD
EAH001110LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Standard With Rover Logo - RHD
EAH104400SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Standard - LHD
EAH104390SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Standard - RHD
EAH001120SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Standard With Rover Logo - LHD
EAH001110SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Standard With Rover Logo - RHD

EAH104110LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Premium - LHD
EAH104100LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Premium - RHD
EAH001140LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Premium With Rover Logo - LHD
EAH001130LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Premium With Rover Logo - RHD
EAH104110SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Premium - LHD
EAH104100SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Premium - RHD
EAH001140SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Premium With Rover Logo - LHD
EAH001130SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Premium With Rover Logo - RHD

EAH000930LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Limousine Only - LHD
EAH000980LNF - Front & Rear - Ash Grey - Limousine Only - RHD
EAH000930SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Limousine Only - LHD
EAH000980SCD - Front & Rear - Sandstone Beige - Limousine Only - RHD

EAK100040 - Floor Clips (4 in a pack)

Mirrors

Original Bullet Style:
CRB110720 - Right Hand Mirror Assembly - Power Folding
CRB110760 - Left Hand Mirror Assembly - Power Folding

CRB110700 - Right Hand Mirror Assembly - Non Power Folding
CRB110740 - Left Hand Mirror Assembly - Non Power Folding

Later Style:
CRB002140 - Right Hand Mirror Assembly - Power Folding
CRB002100 - Left Hand Mirror Assembly - Power Folding

CRB002120 - Right Hand Mirror Assembly - Non Power Folding
CRB002180 - Left Hand Mirror Assembly - Non Power Folding

Premium Grille (Rover 75 V8 Style)
DPC001280LML - Bumper
DQY000370LFG - Grille Assembly - Upper
DQY000380LFG - Grille Assembly - Lower
DQY000390LFG - Grille Assembly - Right Hand Side
DQY000400LGF - Grille Assembly - Left Hand Side
DXJ000060 - Air Deflector
DPG000160 - Bracket For Upper In Fill Mounting
DPR000160MMM - Grille Surround Finisher - Polished
DPJ000200 - Foam Front Bumper In Fill
DPJ000210 - Foam Front Bumper In Fill
DPC000990LML - Front Bumper Towing Eye Access Cover (Primer)

Sensors
ZUA000050SLP - MAF Sensor - 2.0 CDT/CDTi (Replacement for MHK101130 and is said to be more reliable)

Service Items
PHE100460 - Air Filter - 1.8 & 1.8T & 2.0 V6 & 2.5 V6
PHE100500 - Air Filter - 2.0 CDT/CDTi
JKR100180 - Air Filter - 4.6 V8

JKR100193 - Odour Filter - Air Intake (To VIN Number 346999)
JKR000040 - Odour Filter - Air Intake (From VIN Number 347000)
JKR100183 - Pollen Filter - Air Intake (To VIN Number 346999)
JKR000030 - Pollen Filter - Air Intake (From VIN Number 347000)

CDU1268 - Oil Filter - 1.8
LPW100180 - Oil Filter - 1.8T
LPW100160 - Oil Filter - 2.0 V6 & 2.5 V6
LPW000070 - Oil Filter - 4.6 V8
LRF100150 - Oil Filter - 2.0 CDT/CDTi
ALU1403 - Sump Plug Washer (Recommended to replace each oil change)

NCC100120 - Glow Plugs - 2.0 CDT/CDTi

NLP100290 - Spark Plugs - 1.8 & 1.8T & 2.0 V6 & 2.5 V6 (Except LPG Models)
NLP000090 - Spark Plugs - LPG Models

DKC100940 - Windscreen Wiper Blade - Front Drivers Side (RHD)
DKC100950 - Windscreen Wiper Blade - Front Passengers Side (RHD)
DKC000120 - Rear Window Wiper Blade - Tourer

Wheels

DTB101593MNH - 15" Wheel Trim - Silver Sparkle - 5.5J x 15" (Pre-Facelift 75) (To Chassis Number 321637)
DTB101593MBP - 15" Wheel Trim - Silver Sparkle - 6.0J x 15" (Facelift 75) (From Chassis Number 321638)

RRC003300MNH - 15" Comet - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 15" (To Chassis Number 313957)
RRC005140MNH - 15" Comet - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 15" (From Chassis Number 313958)
RRC116021MNH - 15" Contour - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 15" (To Chassis Number 157058)
RRC117040MNH - 15" Contour - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 15" (From Chassis Number 157059)
RRC110714MNH - 15" Crown - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 15" (To Chassis Number 149626)
RRC116750MNH - 15" Crown - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 15" (From Chassis Number 256247)

RRC004610MNH - 16" 7 Spoke - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 16"
RRC005400MBS - 16" Forked - Liquid Silver - 6.5J x 16"
RRC005380MNH - 16" Multispoke - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 16"
RRC110722MNH - 16" Union - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 16" (To Chassis Number 153365)
RRC117050MNH - 16" Union - Silver Sparkle - 6.5J x 16" (From Chassis Number 153366)

RRC112191MBS - 17" Meteor - Liquid Silver - 7.0J x 17"
RRC112190MNH - 17" Meteor - Silver Sparkle - 7.0J x 17" (To Chassis Number 274574)
RRC112191MNH - 17" Meteor - Silver Sparkle - 7.0J x 17" (From Chassis Number 274575 to 321637)
RRC005290MNH - 17" Mirage - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 17"
RRC110132MBS - 17" Serpent - Liquid Silver - 7.0J x 17"
RRC110132MNH - 17" Serpent - Silver Sparkle - 7.0J x 17"
RRC005420MBS - 17" Star Spoke - Liquid Silver - 7.0J x 17"
RRC005660MBS - 17" Viking - Liquid Silver - 7.5J x 17"

RRC005010MNH - 18" 11 Spoke - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18"
RRC005340MVV - 18" Apex - Platinum Silver - 7.5J x 18"
RRC005440MNH - 18" Grid Spoke - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18"
RRC002250MNH - 18" Hairpin - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18" (To Chassis Number 317275)
RRC005120MNH - 18" Hairpin - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18" (From Chassis Number 317276)
RRC002260MNH - 18" Straights - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18" (To Chassis Number 317275)
RRC005130MNH - 18" Straights - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18" (From Chassis Number 31276 to 321637)
RRC005530MWR - 18" Vortex - Liquid Silver - 7.5J x 18"

RRC113750PMN - 16" Space Saver - 4.0 x 16"

DTC10054MNH - Centre Cap (Old Rover Logo)
DTC100170MNH - Centre Cap (New Rover Logo)
RRJ100150MNH - 17" Centre Cap (New Rover Logo) - Silver Sparkle
RRJ100110MNH - 17" Centre Cap (New Rover Logo) - Silver Sparkle - Octopussy
RRJ100150MBS - 17" Meteor - Centre Cap (New Rover Logo) - Liquid Silver
RRJ100110MBS - 17" Serpent - Centre Cap (New Rover Logo) - Liquid Silver
DTC000090MVY - 18" Apex - Centre Cap (MG Logo)
DTC000090MNH - 18" Grid Spoke - Centre Cap (MG Logo)
DTC000150MNH - 18" Hairpins - Centre Cap (MG Logo)
DTC000150MBP - 18" Hairpins - Centre Cap (MG Logo) - Silver Sparkle
RRJ000050MNH - 18" Straights - Centre Cap (MG Logo) - Silver Sparkle
RRJ000051MNH - 18" Straights - Centre Cap (MG Logo) - Silver Sparkle - Plastic
DTC000150MBS - 18" Vortex - Centre Cap (New Rover Logo)
 
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