2003 MG ZT-T

‘LW03 RXA’ is a 2003 MG ZT-T that boasts the 175bhp 2.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 engine and five-speed automatic gearbox under the bonnet, giving it sufficient urge to see 62mph in 9.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of more than 130mph.

In the care of the seller since the summer of 2021, he’s thinning his collection a little, which means someone’s going to be lucky enough to pick up a rare and desirable fast wagon from MG from this ‘no reserve’ auction.

If you can see past the thin veneer of dust, then the underlying panels are in a decent condition with some very good shutlines and panel alignment and no serious rust, dents, or dinks.

As for the (Le Mans Green?) paintwork, it’s got a good shine to it still but does suffer from areas where the lacquer has started to peel.

The lamp lenses are pretty good too, and the window glass looks to be in good shape.

The 18-inch alloy wheels are in a pretty good condition with only minor kerbing marks and some light alloy corrosion and lacquer loss. They’re also fitted with a matching set of Continental ContiSportContact – and y’all know how we feel about matching tyres by now, eh?

The interior has weathered the passage of 22 years even better than the coachwork.

Take the front seats, for example, which are still firm and plump and show only very minor creasing to them plus gentle easing of the central fabric panel on the driver’s seat. There’s certainly nothing in the way of rips, tears, or other damage.

The white-faced instruments set the tone for what is an overtly sporting cabin, and a Kenwood headunit offers the choice of using either the radio or cassette tapes as its source.

The door cards look to be in good shape, and the lettering on the switches and controls is still a nice bright white.

The boot is voluminous and can be accessed via a neat hatch window or by lifting the entire tailgate in the usual way.

Your belongings will be hidden away from prying eyes by a retractable loadspace cover, and a fitted rubber mat protects the underlying trim from damage and soiling.

The spare wheel compartment features a full-size replacement and the tools to change it.

As for significant faults, the headlining is loose and hanging down, and the steering wheel is somewhat more patinated than the rest of the fittings. The former will need to be replaced but the latter may well be transformed with a professional valet.

The engine bay’s metalwork looks to be in good shape with no rust that we can see other than the usual fasteners, a problem that’s cosmetic rather than troublesome.

The engine is a little grubby but the condition of the mechanical components and the underside can be inferred from the MG’s last MoT certificate, which was issued with no advisories.

The car had the timing belt changed and other works done totaling in excess of £1800 by MG specialist's Summit Garage in October 2020, at 50686 miles 

In fact, the MG’s MoT certificate is not only valid until July 2025, but it was issued with no advisories, just like the one before. And the one before that. And before that. In fact, every one since September 2020 has been free of ‘em.
That’s impressive, isn’t it?
The recent Vehicle History Check is clear and the V5 is present but that is the extent of the paperwork that we’ve seen.

Being offered with no reserve and a very sensible estimate of between £5,000 and £7,000, this MG ZT-T is going to provide someone with an awful lot of car for not very much money.

Yes, it’s going to need a day or so’s elbow grease to get it clean, but can we remind you that every MoT since 2020 has been issued with no advisories – and that’s got to mean something, hasn’t it?

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Newport, Pembrokeshire. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.