Hi Rob,
Don't worry, your post didn't read as a rant. I can see that you're asking reasonable questions in pursuit of obtaining the best parts.
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Originally Posted by biffa75
The issue is, if the supplier I purchased the item from is sourcing supposed "genuine" items from x-part and x-part are obtaining parts made by a non original mg rover manufacturer or at the very least.. made to the same quality standards and materials to the same tolerances then despite it coming from x-part how can it be deemed a "genuine" item?
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Because during the life of the 75/ZT MG Rover will have changed the supplier of many parts. They are both "genuine" because they are approved by the manufacturer and sold under its name. X-Part has taken over that mantle so the same applies to them.
A genuine part isn't necessarily good quality and an aftermarket part isn't necessarily poor quality. As with everything it's up to the buyer to beware and make a decision also bearing price in mind.
Simon