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@Rooski
Sorrys folks. After some careful measurement and a chat with SJS i have now confirmed that this rear hub is destined for the bin.... Its one of Sovos's early track hubs with a large lockring diameter, even larger than the ones SJS sell. Sheldon (RIP) once again explains the riddle.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/sovos.html
My plan now is to buy a 36 hole high flange track hub and rebuild the rear wheel before I sell it.
Gus, to answer your question, the only part that is possibly on the way out is the BB. The cups have some pitting, so its not silky smooth. I've put new bearings in and cleaned/greased it, but with worn cups the bearings it will obviously wear quicker. Front hub is sweet, headset obviously - brand new. Frame/fork perfect, etc etc. Brake pads NOS. Oh, hold on, just remembered the chain ring is quite worn. It rides fine, but that would be the only other thing that might need replacing.
When i've rebuilt the rear wheel, i'll try and get a new BB/chainring to fit before i sell again. Cheers.