Honestly not bad buses, boring as hell but actually pretty reliable. Mate had one given to him 5 years ago and the oil lights been on for the last three but never had an issue, refuses to break. Looks alright in red, 2.0l 8v vauxhall petrol motor which too be fair to on forever.
Be fine for the winter mate.
Pajeros are great but suffer from batteries and alternators.
Tell you what's a spot in alternative for about a grand is a rav 4, drive great and good off-road if needed.