See, little conversations lead to big things! - the other Bongo that I was looking at, also does not have an underbody shroud. I hear that the 2.5 Diesels can overheat which compounds the problem.

I have had a read on the Viscous Couplings:
It seems to have a 100K Km life span before the fluids ...

Thank you both -
@Gilly99
I do want to go and see the vehicle, but I am pretty set that the ex will need a 4x4 (she has a reputation for left-field adventure, having travelled across Africa on her own and other odd shenanigans. The African trip is what made her ask me to get a Bongo, apparently ...

and two more:

Hi all,
Newbie here. I am more comfortable with older Land Rovers.

I am under orders to get a Mazda Bongo for the ex and kids. I would like them to have a 4x4 version. I am interested in a Bongo that is faaaaaar away. Before I went over, I asked the owner if it was a 4x4, they were not sure but ...