Hi,

I was thinking of an ex-MoD 90 as a winter play thing to compliment the Fl2 and Vivaro. So was after experience knowledge form those who've bought/owned one, worked in the trade servicing/repairing/selling them.

Without sounding funny/ungrateful, I would rather keep the threat to point and short, so I am not after opinions or stories form someones mates cousins sisters husbands dogs... type of chinese whisper.

So far I've got the usual 90 stuff to look out for chassis, X-member, bulkhead, smoking (little ok on start up) but needs to die off quickly. etc. etc. PLus I know that the Recon engines are worse than the original ones, whereas recon boxes, etc are not a problem. I know they're slow, but we could still hit 70 coming back form the plain in FFFR 90s back in the day, but unfortunately I had very limited experience with the 90s in them days so cannot call up on it.

Any proper experience would be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Harvey

Be aware that they are non-turbo, so slower than the average 90. You will probably also want to modify the interior for safety - there's usually a lot of sharp bits sticking out. Very low mileage either means sitting on an airfield being maintained in tip-top condition, or used as a standing generator for Signals. If you want a bit more oomph then some of the specialised models are turbo fitted.
You need to consider whether to buy from the disposal people - very much "as seen" I believe, or pay a bit extra from one of the specialist dealers and get some sort of warranty.
Not had one myself but we had one at work.

Thank you, I was looking for a n/a as I will then have no qualms about ditching the engine at some point and putting a better lump in there (fancy dropping a 2.0 L-series in - don't ask its mad I know!). Was going ex-MoD as it would be the simplest, most bare vehicle from which to build my own 90 from.

Ex-MoD are 'sold as seen', but for a wedge they will road register, plate, MoT and tax. Which gives me an identity for dropping a galv' chassis under, galv' bulkhead, Puma dash, and basically do stuff as and when I find stuff cheap, or else have to replace something.

It might sound crazy to some people, but normal is so boring

Thank you,
Harvey

there are some nice defender wolfs comming onto the market at the moment if your budget will allow comes with some good kit 300tdi engine some have heated seats aswell if you nee dto know if it was a signels vehicle most were 24volt electrics (FFR) fitted for radio if its 12v is was a std military issue there is one for sale in land rover owner mag this week with 79k on the clock for about 7k.  rainy-city
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