Mudflaps were a popular dealer-fit accessory on the MG ZR, ZS and ZT and remain one of the simplest preventive maintenance items an owner can fit to extend the life of the lower bodywork and sills. Without mudflaps, road spray and salt thrown up by the front and rear wheels strikes the inner wing, the lower door seam and the sill area, all locations where corrosion typically starts on cars now 20 years old. A modest set of mudflaps front and rear can deflect that spray clear of the painted bodywork and significantly slow lower-body corrosion. The MGOC Spares catalogue stocks model-specific mudflap pairs for all three Z-cars, finished in black to suit the original lower body trim.
ZR, ZS and ZT Mudflap Fitments
Mudflap mountings are model-specific because the wheel arch geometry and bumper trim differs between cars. The ZR front mudflap pair (CAS100270PMA) and rear pair (CAT101190PMA) suit the ZR's wheel arch and bumper profile. The ZS front pair (CAS100680LPU) and rear pair (CAT101220LPU) are sized for the ZS's larger wheel arch and saloon or hatch rear-bumper layout. The ZT front mudflap pair (CAS100730PMA) suits the ZT's BMW-influenced wheel arch geometry.
Each mudflap pair includes the moulded rubber flaps and the mounting hardware to attach to the original bumper or wheel arch lip. ZR Trophy and Trophy SE cars with the rear bumper extension may need slight trim adjustment to accommodate the standard mudflap mounting; consult the fitting instructions before installation.
Ordering Considerations
When ordering mudflaps, the principal information is the car (ZR, ZS or ZT) and the position (front or rear). Mudflap fitment is generally a 30-minute owner job per pair using basic hand tools. The mudflaps themselves are durable rubber and typically last the life of the car once fitted, though the mounting hardware may corrode and require replacement after extended winter use.
For owners restoring a car that previously had mudflaps removed, careful inspection of the original mounting holes is recommended, many MG Rover-era cars had pre-drilled mounting points in the bumper that can be re-used with new mudflap hardware. Mudflaps are not currently catalogued at MGOC Spares for the ZT-T estate or for the modern MG ZS SUV, but are widely available through the wider Rover Group specialist network and aftermarket suppliers.