Originally Posted by
Captain Cotswold
Well, whilst I'm not saying you're wrong, I can't say I instantly agree 100% with your statement.
Well maintained engine's can and have surpassed that mileage with little deviation from standard spec figures for compression, economy and bearing wear. While I can only hope that my engine has led such a cherished life, the numbers on the dash can't really accurately be used to simply write off it's condition, IMO.
For sure it's down to who owns the car and how it's been driven. I recently had a full engine rebuild, and only use good oil and drive the car carefully. Given these conditions my engine might last longer than me. But a ten owner engine, quite different of course.