MOT Fail Suspension Joint - Question

ducatiman · 13th February 2014, 07:38

My car failed the MOT yesterday on what is stated as 'Suspension Joint - movement excessive - nearside front, outer lower'

I've looked at the diagrams on Rimmers site but I'm still not clear on which part I need. It is the 'outer, lower' description that confuses me.

Is there a more generic description for this part or can anyone give me a linky to what I need.

On a positive note the MOT tester commented on what a decent car it was for the miles and that the Rover 75s / MG ZTs are a much better car than most people think... sure we already know that, that's why we drive them

Thx

Greeners · 13th February 2014, 08:00

probably the lower ball joint which is part of the arm....shame its not a separate item

okenora · 13th February 2014, 10:54

I concur, you need a nearside front wishbone. Don't forget you will probably destroy the bush taking out the wishbone so best practice to replacethat at the same time. Here's the part from DMGRS

Lates · 13th February 2014, 10:55

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Originally Posted by okenora

I concur, you need a nearside front wishbone.

....and rear bush.

stevestrat · 13th February 2014, 10:58

I've just ordered the same parts from ECP, "Valentine's Day" sale til midnight Sunday up to 50% off, lower arm and bush for £90.60. That's less than the pre sale club discount price was going to be.

Roverite · 13th February 2014, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

probably the lower ball joint which is part of the arm....shame its not a separate item

Has anybody any views on whether these arms could be reconditioned with new ball-pins? I think a lot of cars with a similar layout have a replaceable ball joint. Obviously, the arm would need modifying/machining, to take a proprietary ball joint, either bolted in position, or located in the cavity by, for example, a cotter pin, or a tapered fit and back-nut fixing. Just a thought!

Roverite.

wmj · 15th February 2014, 10:03

I recently purchased an arm from this company on ebay and it was very good quality and a bit cheaper than mgrover part.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...item1e7b9f0790

okenora · 16th February 2014, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmj

I recently purchased an arm from this company on ebay and it was very good quality and a bit cheaper than mgrover part.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...item1e7b9f0790

is that euro car parts again? ecp2004?

DMGRS · 16th February 2014, 19:26

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Originally Posted by okenora

is that euro car parts again? ecp2004?

That's E-Car Parts, nothing to do with Euro Car Parts. Confusing though!

OP, I have the bush and arm available - quality aftermarket parts too, so you'll get a good life out of them.
Passenger Side Control Arm and Bush - Front

75driver · 16th February 2014, 20:13

Might be worth reading this, and check if the hub pinch bolt is tight, as I guess this could lead to "excessive movement"

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=173744

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ducatiman Avid contributor ZT CDTi with Synergy & ZT-T CDTi with 160 remap Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Derry Posts: 154 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	MOT Fail Suspension Joint - Question My car failed the MOT yesterday on what is stated as 'Suspension Joint - movement excessive - nearside front, outer lower' I've looked at the diagrams on Rimmers site but I'm still not clear on which part I need. It is the 'outer, lower' description that confuses me. Is there a more generic description for this part or can anyone give me a linky to what I need. On a positive note the MOT tester commented on what a decent car it was for the miles and that the Rover 75s / MG ZTs are a much better car than most people think... sure we already know that, that's why we drive them Thx

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okenora Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn CDT SE + intelligence pack Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 6 Thanked 141 Times in 128 Posts	I concur, you need a nearside front wishbone. Don't forget you will probably destroy the bush taking out the wishbone so best practice to replacethat at the same time. Here's the part from DMGRS Last edited by okenora; 13th February 2014 at 10:57..

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,464 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I've just ordered the same parts from ECP, "Valentine's Day" sale til midnight Sunday up to 50% off, lower arm and bush for £90.60. That's less than the pre sale club discount price was going to be. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map Last edited by stevestrat; 13th February 2014 at 11:01..

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wmj Regular poster MG ZT diesel auto Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ANGUS Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I recently purchased an arm from this company on ebay and it was very good quality and a bit cheaper than mgrover part. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...item1e7b9f0790