go for the L reg with 11 month MOT if poss, in theory at least u have the car a year if you get me. defo defo defo look at the rear arches sills and crossmember, that is the K11 main weakspots. ask about service history and listen to the engine ticking over. £750 for a '93 micra (13 hitting 14 years old) (what model?) if its basic model (based on condition too) think between £500 -£650. if poss, take a mate along with you with a mechanical mind too!