[*]battery terminal connections loose or corroded
Cleaned and reconnected
[*]battery discharged or faulty
Tried jumping it from another car with no luck.
[*]broken loose or disconnected wiring in the starting circuit
This is my thought but where I have no idea
[*]defective starter solenoid or switch
Works when connected direct to battery
[*]defective starter motor
Works when connected direct to battery
[*]starter pinion or flywheel ring gear teeth loose or broken
Could be but how do I check?
[*]engine earth strap broken or disconnected
Checked and cleaned and used jump lead as suggested.
Now it's raining again and back to the drawing board me thinks lol