Had I not bought mine already, and knowing what I now know, I think I would be happy to pay upfront deposit and have a trip up north.
New tyres can be bought for two years road tax saving!
And you get 12 month mot and probs 3 month warranty.
Pay £15k for one and you might still get original exhaust and shocks.
£30 for leather dye sorts interior.
Engine good for another 117k miles. Doubt they will budge much on price though. It is Yorkshire.