Can somebody have a loo at this pic please

conks01 · Oct 9, 2011

Hi,

I've attached a photo of a truck.

My Directors neighbour is selling it for £1,200 and I'm informed it's in an OK condition although he's had to replace the fuel pump.

I would like to think I could buy it for c£1k maybe?

It's coming with 12 months MOT.

The only questions I have are:

As it's a 1984 B Reg is it a Defender or Series?
It's a petrol engine - will this be man enough to pull a horse trailer?
What are the key areas to look at for rust etc. Chassis? Bulkhead, Cross Member?
Any other advice which would be apprecaited.

Thanks.

Trewey · Oct 9, 2011

That's not a truck! It's a Land Rover.

Dr_evil · Oct 9, 2011

It's a 90 not a defender at that age

Petrol should be reet, they're gutsy enough can always upgrade with a new carb if you need to

Rust, check all chassis with a hammer, bulkhead, footwells, basically anywhere and everywhere

Check for any dents in the chassis too just incase they've decided to take it off road or use a chassis leg as a jacking point

Make sure it's not overheating etc, plenty of threads in here just have a search

Trewey · Oct 9, 2011

conks01 said:
As it's a 1984 B Reg is it a Defender or Series? Neither - it's a 90.

It's a petrol engine - will this be man enough to pull a horse trailer? Single, yes. Double, maybe not.

What are the key areas to look at for rust etc. Chassis? Bulkhead, Cross Member? Yes.

Any other advice which would be apprecaited.

Thanks.

Dr_evil · Oct 9, 2011

Oh as to price, my haggling rule when buying a vehicle is to offer around 30% less than the asking price then work from there

Pikey · Oct 9, 2011

conks01 said:
Hi,

I've attached a photo of a truck.

It int a truck it's a landrover.

The only questions I have are:

As it's a 1984 B Reg is it a Defender or Series?

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It's a 90. Not a series. they weren't called Defender until 1990.

It's a petrol engine - will this be man enough to pull a horse trailer?

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3.5 2.25 or 2.5? if the V8 it'll pull it but you'll only get 14mpg ish. if either of the other 2 it'll pull the trailer but very slowly. I'd suggest a 200TDi upgrade or an LPG conversion if it's the V8

What are the key areas to look at for rust etc. Chassis? Bulkhead, Cross Member?

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All those. and more. Do a search on here. Lots of info to be found.
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Any other advice which would be apprecaited.
Thanks.

200tdi ayre · Oct 9, 2011

1000 would be quite good, yes it would pull a horse trailer but dont expect double figures that rapidly, its a 90 not a series and check the chassis with a hammer and screwdriver, rear crossmember, bulkhead around the vents on the corners and footwells,bodywork looks in good condition which is a sign its been looked after but not a certanty

ricc · Oct 9, 2011

it will pull a horse trailer.... with a horse in you dont want rapid acceleration or high speeds... twill drink fuel though..... you could be looking at 20 mpg solo with the 4 cylinder engines or half that towing a couple of horses

wiltshire landyman · Oct 9, 2011

no trucks here just landrovers

blue beasty · Oct 9, 2011

wiltshire landyman said:
no trucks here just landrovers

So is it a 90 with a lorry-cab?

nathan5346 · Oct 9, 2011

That cab wud look silly on a lorry

defender11069 · Oct 9, 2011

if its got no rot then its a bargin mate

Can somebody have a loo at this pic please

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