markjgray94
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head lights have been moved onto the bumper as it's had a snow plough fitted.
I had one and used it for several years covering some significant mileages. I think the longest journey I did was about 700 miles in 24Hrs.
Totally reliable and although no speed machine it would hold a genuine 65MPH all day and still return 28MPG.
I bought mine direct from the MOD so it hadn't been played with by previous owners, basic but an excellent machine.
Totally reliable and although no speed machine it would hold a genuine 65MPH all day and still return 28MPG.
I bought mine direct from the MOD so it hadn't been played with by previous owners, basic but an excellent machine.
Landyfox
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Will second that!
Galvernisednuts
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If you are repainting with NATO green then a rollers great but if you going for a total colour change etc it's best sprayed
discomania
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It doesn't appear to have any side lights, I think you will find this is not road legal in it's current format, when it was used as a plough it will have probably not been given a second look but now it looks like it certainly draws attention to the fact that it's not right. Front position lamps must be fitted - it may be a VT32 was issued to the MOTer to let it past this before due to the specific nature of the vehicle.
Also, if it was a plough surly the lower lights were even less effective?
Amazingly strong engine, when I first had my 2.5NA I only did short journeys in and around town, but I started using her to commute daily and go on longer journeys more frequently and I just got fed up, I did 200 miles in my 2.5NA one day, it took me 3 days to get over it, it was the noise that got to me - I fitted a 300tdi soon after. That said, many use them for long journeys and get on fine.
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zeaphod
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I don't find mine any noisier than my previous 90 with a 200tdi. With the smaller 205 tyres, the current 90 is happy at 50/55 mph.
As said before, simple rugged engine. You won't be racing anyone away from the lights, but very happy to plod along all day, and reasonably fuel efficient for a landy. It does have a timing belt, so check when it was last changed if possible.
FlyingPete
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First priority should be to fix those lights. My TD will plod along happily all day at 65 on the flat, a bit faster downhill and slower going up. Not particularly quick but it will always get you there, which is what a landy is all about 
I recently painted mine with a brush and rollers. Using the right sort of paint and a foam roller you can get a pretty good finish. Give it a couple of coats, leave a few weeks to harden then go over with T-cut colour restorer in the right colour, followed by regular wax polish.
I recently painted mine with a brush and rollers. Using the right sort of paint and a foam roller you can get a pretty good finish. Give it a couple of coats, leave a few weeks to harden then go over with T-cut colour restorer in the right colour, followed by regular wax polish.
bluedog333
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My mate's looking at an 86 civvy 90 with the 2.5 12j engine, it's got 295,000 on it and starts first time, every time. Says something about the engine!
Oldseadog
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bluedog333
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It's almost run in then!
Definitely run in alright! Knowing the previous owner it's probably never had an oil change/service, tight git. Testament to the old Landy though!
Landyfox
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bluedog333
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Looked like a nice Landy too! Those n/a engines did seem a little slow if compared to the Tdi onwards. Or is he just not man enough?
