The ROVER 45 (2000-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.8 16V SPIRIT S STEP AUTO is a five-door compact family hatchback from Rover’s final years as a mainstream British carmaker. It occupies the practical used-car market between small city cars and larger family saloons, with useful passenger and shopping space in a manageable footprint. With its 1.8-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox, the Rover 45 suits relaxed commuting and everyday errands. Five doors make it handy for couples or smaller families. Compared with Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra hatchbacks, it is a less common British choice in its class, with a traditional, comfort-minded character. Mycarcheck.com has just two checks for this exact model, covering two distinct VINs, so treat these figures as a small snapshot. The average private-sale valuation is £500, with 54,000 miles recorded and 1.5 previous keepers on average; annual mileage is shown as zero. Check each car’s condition and history carefully.