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MG ZT Estate (2001-2004) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £16,850 - £33,605
Road tax cost £265 - £430
Insurance group 21 - 42
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 296 - 686 miles
Number of doors 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Sports tourer image

CONS

Not great fully laden

Written by Parkers Updated: 15 September 2025

Overview

Lurid colours and bodykits don’t sit that comfortably with the 75’s handsome and distinguished body. But that’s not to say it’s a bad car. The ZT-T estate looks better than the saloon with this treatment but both are fun to drive thanks to a taught and responsive chassis that delivers superb roadholding. The recent facelift has given the ZT a more aggressive and sporting expression akin to the MG SV Coupe, a look that is more in keeping with the distinctive colours and bodykits that the model sports.

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