The ROVER 45 (2000-05) 4DR SALOON 1.8 16V SPIRIT S STEP AUTO is a practical, compact family saloon from Rover’s final years. It sits among mainstream UK cars, with a traditional boot and more formal shape than a hatchback. Its automatic gearbox suits relaxed town driving and everyday journeys as well. mycarcheck.com records only two look-ups for this Rover 45, covering one VIN, so its figures are a snapshot, not a market-wide guide. The checks show a private-sale value of £600, mileage of 38,000 miles and annual mileage of 1,000 miles; average previous keepers: 0.5. Treat these figures as indicative only. A 1.8-litre petrol engine gives the Rover 45 flexible performance beyond an entry-level city car, while the four-door layout and automatic suit couples, small families and drivers who prefer not to change gears. It is now a less common alternative to Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra rivals, with Rover character.