Hi mark, thanks for the reply!
The cars from a dealer, so he doesn't know of any problems etc, and I knew more about it than he did. Gearbox job wouldn't be that much, with no labour (as I mentioned above, I'm a mechanic myself) same with the MOT really, I've already had a look at that aspect, and it would deem safe (until I stabbed a hole in the sill). Also, I had already done a MOT check, sadly only shows the most recent one (of which it failed for blowing exhaust, and slight play in front ball joints advised) it now has a full MOT till next October.
Thanks