auto 1993 Pajero 7 seat wagon $4,500

As you have all probably guessed by now, I'm on the prowl for a cheapie
4WD. 
Unfortunately the Cherokee I looked at Friday, seems to have too much to
be 
done to it to even get a roadworthy, so I'm putting it on the backburner. 
Now I have just seen a Pajero in a not too shabby condition for $4,500. 
Mileage is high at 280,000 clicks but drives bloody beautiful and runs 
nicely.
I know the feeling towards Mitsu in here (I'm neither for nor against them

really - other than their resale is pathetic), so I was hoping mechanics
(of 
Noddy's calibre) in here could give me some advice as to stay clear or
what 
to look for. It's a V3000 multi-point engine. Appearance would be 7out of
10 
for a 15 year old car. No noises in transmission but unfortunately unlike 
the Cherokee, is petrol only.
TIA

Roger