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  • Road Test: Rover 45 (2000-2005)
    Small Family
    Rover 45 (00- )
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    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    Ride, comfort.

    Drawbacks
    Rather dull to drive, dated and almost obsolete, no factory warranty, concerns over residual values.

    Verdict
    Buy at the right price (heavily discounted) and the 45 makes a practical enough purchase, but rivals have left it far behind.

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    Introduction Rover's 45 saloon/hatchback is comfortable and pleasant to drive, but it's not the roomiest car...

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