Well, it's a 35mm (film, not digital) SLR, released as the EOS 300v in Europe I believe (and as Rebel Ti in North America).
After a quick search on ebay, £25 including the lens is a good deal providing both camera body and lens are in good, clean working condition, and if a film SLR is what your after.
There's nothing wrong with film cameras, many people still use them, but you have to factor in the added costs of processing and the other disadvantages of shooting film that may affect your enjoyment and progress.
On the other hand, £25 isn't a lot of money so you could always buy it, shoot a few rolls of film and see if it's for you.