Thanks for clearing that up Chris, you can never really tell what you're getting when a car gets to this age!
UPDATE: We have an MOT!! It failed a week ago Monday as there was a bad earth on one brake light and it needed a patch in the boot. However, they had to jump it after the test as the starter didn't want to know! Ended up getting a 2nd hand chevette one for £20 and it's been fine since.
My mate popped round yesterday and did the welding for me and now once the MOT goes through online i'll be taxing it