ZR · 2001–2005

MG ZR 105 ZR · 103 hp (2001 to 2005)

The MG ZR 105 of the ZR generation uses the Rover K 1.4 petrol engine with 103 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 103 PS / 76 kW
Displacement: 1 396 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: Rover K 1.4
Period covered: 2001–2005
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

103 hp (76 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2001 to 2005.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 24,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

24 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ACEA A3/B4 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the MG ZR 105 ZR?

The Rover K 1.4 petrol engine (1 396 cc), 103 hp (76 kW).

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Which oil for the MG ZR 105?

A API SN/SP / ACEA A3/B4-approved oil suited to the Rover K 1.4 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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