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There’s quite a big difference between ‘requires urgent repair’ and ‘will need looking at at some point to be 100%’. Especially in an older house.
Assuming you’ve kept up maintenance etc, tell them that, allow £1k ‘goodwill’ and if they press further tell them you’ve lived with it and the house (and price) is what it is.
Dramatic_Hammer
I would absolutely be negotiating the price down in line with repairs to the roof.
You are buying the property expecting the roof to be in good condition. Its not like you can tell when you have a look around then make an offer.
It's very common and would be the same if the boiler needed urgent replacing.
The owner can still tell you to get stuffed but they might not want to risk their sale for a few thousand quid.
EDIT I now see you are selling the property. I would expect some chipping of the price if the roof needs work!