Good plan with taking it off the road, keeps the mileage down and away from all the ****ty salt. Tax for mine runs out at end of November, will tuck it up in garage until at least March/April of next year and retax it before the MOT is due. That reminds me, need to find a centre cat for it over the winter.
Fingers crossed for you mate, judging on the condition of your old one I can see this one being totally cherished as well. If I win the Euromillions the night, I will pay you just to keep it.