Highlights

Factory-certified one-of-one: the only British Racing Green ZT 260 SE with cream leather, confirmed by MG Rover Group letter
Just 19,880 miles from new, verified by ascending odometer records at every MOT
One of approximately 700 ZT 260s built before MG Rover's closure in 2005
Substantial provenance file including invoices from recognised ZT 260 specialists
In the previous registered keeper's ownership for nearly ten years

The Appeal

The MG ZT 260 was MG Rover's final engineering statement, a thorough re-engineering of the ZT platform around a Ford Mustang-derived 4.6-litre V8 driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. Only around 700 were completed before the factory closed in 2005, and survivors in good order with documented histories are increasingly hard to find.

This example goes a step further than mere scarcity. It is accompanied by a letter from MG Rover Group confirming it as the only ZT 260 SE finished in British Racing Green with cream leather seats, supported by the joint liquidators' letter of authority verifying the certificate's provenance. With 19,880 miles recorded and independently verified through an unbroken chain of MOT odometer readings stretching back to 9 miles in July 2004, the mileage is thoroughly well-evidenced.

The history file holds over £3,000 of invoiced specialist maintenance from Austin Garages, Brown & Gammons, and MGOC Workshop, alongside a 2026 carVertical report, MOT certificates back to 2007, original sales brochures, and two keys. The vendor states the car presents well throughout, with the V8 running strongly and the manual gearbox a pleasure to use. Viewings are welcomed by appointment in Nottinghamshire.

Key Information

Mileage: 19,880 miles (supported by MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 20 July 2027
Technical specs: 4,601cc V8 petrol, five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, four-door saloon
Paperwork: MG Rover Group certification letter, joint liquidators' letter of authority, service invoices from four specialists, MOT certificates back to 2007, carVertical report, Experian AutoCheck certificate, original sales brochures, XPart technical CD, and two keys

The Detail

MOT passed in July 2026 with advisories noting inner-edge tyre wear on both rear tyres
Serviced by Austin Garages (recognised ZT 260 specialist) in 2011 at 5,322 miles, including differential oil, brake and clutch fluid, eight iridium spark plugs, K&N air filter element, coolant, and fuel filter module clip inspection
Further servicing carried out by MGOC Workshop in 2013 and Brown & Gammons in 2015
Alloy wheels professionally refurbished in Shadow Chrome finish by Alloy Art in 2017
Powerfold mirrors fitted during the 2011 Austin Garages service
Five registered keepers from new, with the fourth keeper holding the car from 2016 to 2026
The registration carried a private plate (H3UNC) between 2006 and 2010 before reverting to its original BA04 ENE mark
Specification includes limited-slip differential, Xenon headlamps, heated seats, sunroof, cruise control, heated mirrors, heated washer jets, satellite navigation, and quad exhaust outlets

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