Thanks a lot for the info - I went ahead and bought the car today and the dealership is having an MOT done for me on Monday. They have said they will pay for any work that needs doing if it fails for any reason.

I also brought my Dad along with me to view the car, and he has assured me the corroded discs don’t look any worse than your average… Fingers crossed everything is as it should be

Thanks! Appreciate the help :)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your reply - I really appreciate it. Your opening sentence made me laugh out loud.

100% agree - for someone like myself who has limited knowledge on these things, being unable to even read everything that has been advised makes matters much trickier.

Your response was timed perfectly to help me understand what was actually being advised, and reassured me a great deal (as I was panicking I was going to have to fork out for 4 new brake discs shortly after buying the car).

I went ahead and bought the car today, and I’m really pleased that I did. Your advice about having a regular tech/mechanic has also been well noted - I will be asking for recommendations locally to find a trustworthy and decent independent mechanic.

Thanks again :)