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Rover 45 Saloon (2000-2004) review
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At a glance
| Price new | £13,380 - £17,308 |
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| Used prices | £292 - £2,261 |
| Road tax cost | £210 - £415 |
| Insurance group | 19 - 25 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 431 - 629 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
PROS
Handling is good and it's cheap to run
CONS
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Rover 45 Saloon (00-04) rivals
Overview
Rover would like to think 45 has more image than it has. It’s essentially a warmed-over 400 – and that dates back to the early 1990s. It looks expensive against talented models such as Focus and Civic and lacks the prestige of Mondeo, Passat and 406. But it does have plus points: an excellent ride, lots of equipment and gives a good drive.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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