2003 MG ZR

THE STORY SO FAR Miles driven 40 Total mileage 78,988 What’s gone wrong The hunt for replacement trim is still ongoing

The MG’s still looking dapper since its spring clean at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show ( CCW, 12 April), but the constant errands it’s being sent on are slowly erroding its sparkling appearance. Work’s also underway on sourcing a parcel shelf, and while we’ve found a ZR radiator grille we’re holding out for one at the right price – the one we found costs more than the entire bumper!