50th Anniversary Defender purchase advice please?

[Rapid rental]

Hi All

I am after one of these beasts but having only owned series landys before, can anybody advise the main points to look out for on these? A few seem to have had manifold and cat issues, is this common? Also do you reckon its feasable to get one for around 8k in a decent condition yet?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[Rapid rental]

Dennis O thanks for the advice and the link, its really helpful.

Bluethunder, how much are you asking for yours?

Gentleman Geoff, i have just looked at your advert, it looks nice but more than i want to spend, otherwise i would defo be interested in it.

Thanks guys