2004 MG ZT260 SE

Highlights

• Build #322 of only 717 ZT260s ever produced
• Private registration 'MGZ 322', matching its build number, included in the sale
• In current ownership for over 11 years
• Only two former registered keepers
• Accompanied by an MG Rover Heritage Certificate

The Appeal

The MG ZT260 is one of the most audacious cars to emerge from Longbridge: a rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered super-saloon developed in collaboration with ProDrive and powered by a Ford Mustang-derived 4.6-litre V8 mated to a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox. With only 717 examples built before MG Rover's closure, the ZT260 has become a collectable modern classic, and this top-specification SE is build number 322.

This home-market example was originally supplied by Morrison's MG Rover in Stirling, Scotland, first registered on 23rd April 2004, and has had just two former registered keepers before the current owner acquired it in November 2014. Finished in X-Power Grey with black leather heated sports seats, it reportedly carries the full SE specification. Key upgrades recommended by the ZT260 Owners Club have been carried out, and the car has been professionally maintained by an MG Rover specialist and kept in dry storage when not in use. The vendor describes the car as being in very good condition inside and out.

Key Information

• Mileage: 56,700 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 11th December 2026
• Technical specs: 4.6-litre V8 petrol, five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
• Paperwork: MG Rover Heritage Certificate included; private registration 'MGZ 322' included in the sale

Service history:
08/21 – 55,541 miles – MGR-NI

• Supplied and fitted replacement front auxiliary belt
• Sourced and fitted auxiliary drive belt idler and tensioner pulleys

05/21 – 55,089 miles – MGR-NI

• Sourced and fitted new wheel bolts
• Handbrake cable mechanism adjusted
• Repaired windscreen washers
• Note: Front auxiliary system noted as noisy, with a recommendation to change the belt and front components at the next service

04/20 – 53,403 miles – MGR-NI

• Supplied and fitted replacement front brake discs and pads
• Supplied and fitted replacement rear brake pads

03/22 – Maintenance Purchase – Discount MG Rover Spares Ltd

• Parts invoice generated for MG ZT 260 rear brake discs and pads

12/14 – 33,538 miles – George Logan & Sons

• Carried out scheduled engine lubrication service with oil and filter change
• Checked exterior lighting, fluid levels, suspension systems, brakes, tyres, and exhaust
• Topped up anti-freeze fluid levels and brake fluid reservoir
• Validated statutory MOT test certificate compliance
• Note: Door mirror switch noted as sticky, and noise detected coming from the clutch release bearing

12/14 – 33,538 miles – Facts Garage

• Certified interval service stamp validation
• Performed a complete brake fluid flush change

06/09 – 29,453 miles – Howard Abraham (Motors) Ltd

• Carried out safety checklist covering lighting configurations, engine vital fluid levels, and tyre pressures
• Handled electronic engine control unit systems scan to read and erase logged driver's side airbag wiring fault codes
• Extracted and replaced defective rear number plate illumination lamp bulb housings
• Conducted ventilation heating and vehicle air conditioning operational matrix checks
• Removed damaged segments from the under-body chassis mechanical heatshield assembly
• Reconnected a loose terminal connector junction path leading to the front near-side fog light pod assembly
• Performed scheduled engine service including engine oil replenishment and oil filter change

12/07 – 21,036 miles – Howard Abraham (Motors) Ltd

• Completed diagnostic evaluations and vehicle multi-point maintenance service

06/08 – 02,659 miles – Torque Flyte

• Certified service verification check
• Conducted an engine coolant fluid flush and replacement service

07/07 – Mileage Unlisted – Facts Garage

• Certified routine lubrication service and maintenance stamp entry

12/06 – Mileage Unlisted – Facts Garage

• First scheduled routine lubrication maintenance service stamp entry

The Detail

• Originally supplied by Morrison's MG Rover, Stirling, Scotland
• Finished in X-Power Grey
• 18" Apex alloy wheels with four matching tyres reported to have good tread depth
• Xenon headlamps, quad exhaust tailpipes, and working electric sunroof
• Black leather heated front sports seats
• Alpine 6-CD changer, dual-zone climate control, and original factory satnav with analogue TV tuner
• Ford Mustang-derived 4.6-litre V8 driving the rear wheels via a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox
• Hydratrak limited-slip differential; Quaife differential also fitted
• ProDrive-engineered suspension with Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs
• AP Racing callipers and AP Automotive brakes
• Key upgrades completed per ZT260 Owners Club recommendations, including heating and plumbing improvements and ventilated discs and pads
• New reversing sensors recently fitted
• ABS and traction control recently serviced and reported to be operating correctly
• Professionally maintained by an MG Rover specialist
• Used sparingly and kept in dry storage when not in use

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