Well it passed mot with some graft spent the day repairing damaged area. mot man was very pleased, there were no other problems with car. I got chance to get under it and I have to say, its rock solid even the other rear suspension cup looked solid. Will post some pics of repair. the car does not bounce around the road as much now. I was pretty impressed with it underneath. I wonder if it was just a dodgy undercoat in the factory
good news.
take it you didn't MOT it on the 1st
Charlie