Many thanks for the messages of welcome and advice.
I'm just about to send off my membership application for the MSCC.
I deliberately decided to keep the car off the road this winter as there are a number of jobs that need doing ready for spring.
Whilst the car is currently connected up to a trickle charge I will definitely be taking Roger from Cheshire's advice and will get the car over to Kevin Vernon or someone similar for a comprehensive electrics check.