Don’t worry, I actually followed the link, rather than being lazy. They can do anywhere. Thank you.

Thanks all for the replies, particularly the wall corrosion which I hadn’t considered. The solution has become even clearer I think - a shame as it has some charm. I’ll update if we have a change of heart and a repair is attempted. Any idea how far the mobile mg rover lot might be willing to travel?...

My son decided to jump feet first in to buying his first car by spending his (?) hard earned money on a 1993 416SLi. Undeterred by my protestations, the white smoke or even the vendor’s confessions regarding recent overheating and water usage, he took the plunge despite all the obvious evidence and ...