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DISCOVERY 1 300Tdi

YEAR: 1996

 MILEAGE: 169,463

 MPG: 25

 POWER: 111 bhp

TORQUE 195 lb-ft

DEFENDER NINETY

YEAR: 1984

MILEAGE: 169,013

MPG: 30

POWER: 111 bhp

TORQUE 195 lb-ft

LOCKDOWN brought out the best and worst in people. Hard-working NHS staff and carers risked their lives to save others; neighbours looked after each other. In my little corner of the country of Northamptonshire, just about everyone observed the Covid-19 rules. That was the best of it. The worst was the selfish actions of the few that couldn’t give a toss about anyone else.

The man who runs the country — oops, I mean the PM’s top adviser —

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