As Tyro may recall I had a very similar Desire model with the modutop roof. Eventually I let it go after a heavy steering issue at 155k miles/10.5 years for which garages seemed to suggest the only remedy was parts bingo until it was cured. I wish I still had it though. It's now untaxed/no MoT after being on SORN for some time. Went to about 180k though.
I don't think they rust much if at all but the clutch is a weak spot. Ours, as the last knocking of the XUD derived engine, also had that engine's signature of lost valve clearance leading to starting/compression issues at 100k+ miles. If you're a perfectionist the doors to the roof storage compartments in the Modutop are a weak spot too.
The first iteration of the current shape was 2008 so any 'Mk 2' will now be 13 years old at a minimum.
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