Well, end result.
It was borderline, yes with a few minors and not without spending ££££.
It needed a new short rear brake line and front suspension lower arm (ball joint wear), but apart from that. Healthy as can be. Even passed the emissions.
I was happy when the MOT delivery driver (my local garage has to drive the car to a testing station) commented on what a nice car it was to drive. He even said the driving position was excellent. Even the MOT tester complimented it which apparently NEVER happens.
Well, that brings my total spend on the car so far to a hurtfull £1050 this month alone....