1997 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · R227 BLE
1997 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 117,629 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R227 BLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 117,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R227 BLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Cr-V (R227 BLE) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R227 BLE Mileage History
- 29/06/2022116,990 mi
- 27/06/2023117,277 mi+287 mi
- 27/06/2023117,277 mi
- 26/06/2024117,463 mi+186 mi
- 12/07/2025117,629 mi+166 mi
Average of roughly 210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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