No worries! It's a lovely picture!

Damn! had thought I'd won with my A reg! but mine is definitely [mostly] on the road...................

What year is yours? TBH I think oldest original is asking a bit much, most oldies must have been altered a bit by now, so just oldest 110 or 90 running and in use...............................

I always thought "Jeep" was a regional generic term for any 4x4, mostly up north............... I've heard it used for shoguns and the like. A bit like "Wagon" for lorries or trucks. Seldom hear either down here, I'm probably wrong though...........

We're supposed to PAINT them?! Oh Hell!

In which case a youngster can drive it yes? But Class 7 MOT?

Is that one of the many mythical S1's that are tucked away at the end of every Norfolk lane?!

We could have sub classes [original, converted, etc.etc.] but we're not getting many of any type so far.

Welcome firstly. I agree, it's doubtful it's that heavy. If it is what are your plans for it? If camper conversion then once done and registered as a motorcaravan the weight ought not to matter. I'm not 100% up on this as I'm old so can drive upto 7.5 tonne on my granddad license. Good luck.

Big welcome to new member @Superbad with his elderly 90 [1984 I think] plus a small post today with a couple of older 110's and I couldn't help wondering who has the oldest running 110 or 90...................

99.9% certain it'll be wiring or a bad earth if your light is working - of course a working light and a can in the back will be good enough.......................... to be honest if a dodgy fuel gauge is your biggest problem you're doing well! Good luck

Clean all contacts and fuses [including springy fuse holders] probably sort it. Welcome btw, nice to see another oldie onsite - so many are new, shiney Defenders - we're rare.........................

I think mine's 33 yr old - and a heap............... love/hate it in equal parts,

Definitely worth a look - WAY WAY nicer than mine!

How is Worcestershire? [you have to be a certain age to get that] Welcome by the way

Try the bags of sand! But TBH if you don't know it's history, invest in new standard rear springs, shocks and bushes - then go from there...............

Try chucking a couple of sacks of sand in the back, that'll add 50kg - see if it makes a difference , if not chuck in a couple more - if it barely drops at the rear and still bouncy then you're probably on h/duty springs - good luck

It is harsh by design. Do you know it's history? It may have had heavy duty springs fitted, especially if someone set it up for towing [hence higher at rear] You could treat it to a new set of standard springs and shocks, thus returning it to original but it'd only be a bit less...

Alas leaking and wandering unlikely to be connected - so you've got two problems...................., check every track rod end and your balls! good luck

Tappets are easy to check/set and very satisfying - I trust you've got a manual? [Haynes book of lies will do for starters] Check that the choke is actually fully open when pushed fully home - if not adjust - above all have fun. Pictures!