what 4x4/what to look out for (please)

[Pacman1978]

Hello, lomg time reader (8 years or so?) First time poster!

Without writing a 10000 word essay I dearly would be ever great fully in debt to the forums vast knowledge! (That's the arse kissing out the way)

I'm wanting to have a bash at running my own little business, jet washing driveways, wheelie bins, painting decorating, gardening and the likes of that general handyman stuff.

I don't want a van or mpv, I am thinking along the lines of a LWB trooper (lotus bighorn in BRG please!) Frontera 'B' , monterey (same as a troop ı know)

Sub 1k at least 18mpg would be nice (petrol only, plus a manual box) 1995 or later. Folding or removable seats for van like loadability.

I am n staying well away from anything green and oval at this price point it'll cost the purchase price in welding!

Would also be used at weekends going to North Wales for camping adventures with my children (x3) I am hoping to earn enough pennies to pay myself through uni to realise my long term dream of becoming an "addiction counselor"

I am no spanner monkey but keen to learn so as long as its relatively reliable I don't mind some diy spannering. (I've owned a fronty LWB 2.2 'A' so I understand handling and anything remotely faster than paint drying is to be expected)

Any recommendations and what should I be looking for? (Buy on condition obviously but shed buying can still be fun no?)

Thankyou for any help and apologies for any spellage errors (and no Mr 300 I nor need nor want a 2 door yank 60's coupe!)