1986 Land Rover 90 Hardtop review from UK and Ireland

Engine overheating, radiator replaced, hoses replaced, inlet manifold replaced, engine replaced - still overheating :- (

Bulkhead rusted above vents.

Rear cross-member (bumper) replaced due to rust.

Springs and shocks replaced with higher quality after-market parts.

Like most Land Rovers it needs lots of attention, servicing and oils - so you need to find a local specialist who does a good job at a reasonable price (and learn how to do simple maintainence yourself).

The parts are often interchangeable with most other LR and Range Rover bits. For example I have a late Discovery rear axle with disc brakes, the transfer box is from a RangeRover and the auto from a Discovery.

The 3.9 with sports exhaust makes a really nice noise and can be unexpectedly quick off the line and for overtaking - particularly on petrol.

LPG conversion is required to afford the fuel costs at 14MPG - reduced performance though.

Replaced the seats from a scrapped Audi 80 Sport and a sound deadening kit makes quite a difference to the comfort.

I use it for 40mile daily trip to work and off-road competitions at weekends, it has been used to tow large trailers (3.5 ton) and has had 1/2 ton of gravel loaded into the back. The true Multi-Purpose Vehicle.