What a great forum.thanks for the instant info gents. I think it may be worth pursuing carefully. They do seem to be good value.

Not sure you'd enjoy it Graham. Her first car was an MgB and she's a.......Spirited driver. When she goes for a spin she usually ends up pointing the wrong way...........

The April road tax adjustment may work in her favour then.

I'll let you know if she buys one.