Highlights

Purchased directly from Heysham's Nuclear Power Station where it served from new
Part of the power station's original fire fleet
Very low mileage with only 300 miles per year for the last 20 years
Stored in fire station garages its entire life
Original marine blue/ivory white paint preserved under later red finish

The Appeal

The One Ten and Ninety were effectively the transition period between the classic Series models and the later Defender. It may have appeared a conservative restyle, but there was plenty to celebrate. New coil springs made it a better rider, and the car boasted a permanent four-wheel-drive system derived from the Range Rover. The interior saw an update, too, and immediately it became clear this was exactly what a new generation should be. No loss of character, but plenty of growth in form.

This 1986 example is particularly special due to its unique provenance as a fire service vehicle at Heysham's Nuclear Power Station, where it has remained since new until its recent acquisition in June 2024. Having spent its entire working life within the confines of the power station, this Land Rover has accumulated remarkably low mileage and benefits from decades of indoor storage in the station's fire garages. It's a fabulous opportunity - with a fully documented history and good originality beneath its service-applied red paint.

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History and Paperwork

Registered in 1986 and purchased in June 2024 directly from Heysham's Nuclear Power Station, Lancashire
In service at the power station from new as part of their original fire fleet
Red paint was applied over the original marine blue/ivory white factory colours
Very low mileage due to only being used onsite for routine weekly checks and fire drills
Average annual mileage of just 300 miles for the last 20 years
Stored in the station's fire station garages for its entire life
Red doors replaced the original ones after theft during an off-site MOT in the 1990s
New MOT to be provided with the sale

The Condition

Original condition with weathered patina
Bodywork shows working life but appears in good order
Signs of original marine blue paintwork visible underneath the red finish
Some battle scars, but very straight for a working vehicle of this age
Wheel refurbishment in factory Ivory White
New inner tubes for all wheels
Chassis reportedly in very good condition due to being housed in a fire station
Doors are a slightly different tone from the rest of the vehicle
Only repair work done on front cross members underneath footwells
Damage to footwells caused by workers' wet boots soaking into carpets
Replacement grey vinyl seats instead of the original battered bench seat
Marine blue/white paint is well preserved
Inside of doors are red (replacement units)
Footwells have been replaced due to wet carpets
Load area in very good condition
Was covered by shadow boards containing breathing apparatus and fire extinguishers
Removal of boards revealed well-preserved marine blue and ivory paint

The Mechanics

2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
Five-speed manual transmission
Equipped with four-wheel drive and low range
Engine bay looks in good order
The vendor notes that the car needs trimming on the choke when cold (as expected for an old petrol Land Rover)
Unassisted steering is "expectedly vague but fine once moving"
New water pump
Engine head overhaul undertaken
Head gasket replaced
We understand that the car is driving nicely

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