Gavin, Just for clarity, am I right in saying that if we want a C3 from Gavin:
As Stewart sez...... remember that no two MOT stations have the same outlook on older vehicles and another one might home-in on something else. Best perhaps use the car as is (addressing issues like possible lighting infringements and obviously fixing anything likely to be classed as dangerous.......and get yourself further 'into' the car during your first year of ownership and addressing anything as above once more in your leisure and perhaps some of those silly/stupid things that perhaps might be picked-on needlessly in the unlikely event of a 'tug' by the traffic police.Can't see they would have carried out an MOT unless specifically asked to so yes sounds like they are up-selling the job. Tell 'em to feck off and release your Corvette. See if there's a C3 owner/member close by that will put some eyes on it with you once you have it in your possession. I've done this many times for other members.
My C3 handbrake is ok but I still avoid putting it through an MOT as I don't need the hassle.
Enjoy your Corvette, looks a nice one