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E226 YAM

1987 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,501 mi
Last recorded19,501 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 YAM
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 19,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,131 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various underside components, floor pan and sills.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,505 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 17,488 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,933 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 15,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,303 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,985 miles

osf seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 18 May 2007 11,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,862 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 213?

Based on 8,281 MOT tests across 1,997 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,596
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,533
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 550
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 459
constant velocity joint gaiter split 349
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E226 YAM is a 1987 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1987 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 61,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 213 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E226 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 213 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E226 YAM registered?

E226 YAM is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 12 December 1987.

Is E226 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E226 YAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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