BARGAIN HUNT

THE MG ZR is an early-2000s hot hatch that must be feeling left behind these days, as contemporary rivals such as the Clio enjoy rising values and cherished status. You can still easily find MG ZRs under £2,500, which is starting to look like a bargain for one of these analogue-feeling sporty hatchbacks.

The one you want is the ZR 160, which has a 158bhp K-Series engine for zingy power delivery and the best brakes of the range. The 1.4-litre version is cheap, and there were even diesel models,