Thanks for the replies.
Log book does show first registration was 2009, BUT, I paid TOP WACK for a 2009 car and as mentioned, if you buy a 2009 car you expect 2009 specification, NOT 2007.
I agree about manufacture and registration potentially being in different years, but there is a minimum of 18 months difference and it could be as much as 24 months which is surprising for a car that is limited in supply!
Dealer is a fully fledged Morgan dealer - all the more disappointing as they are the experts!