The road tax status for R601 EFG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R601 EFG?

The first MOT test for R601 EFG is due by 10 November 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of R601 EFG?

The recorded mileage for R601 EFG is 162,956 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R601 EFG ULEZ compliant?

No, R601 EFG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does R601 EFG have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, R601 EFG is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1997 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · R601 EFG

R601 EFG

1997 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 162,956 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: HONDA CR-V
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 162,956 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1997

Engine

1973cc

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R601 EFG Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2022
162,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT

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R601 EFG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 10:24

MOT Analysis

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Cr-V (R601 EFG) between March 2006 and September 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 09 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 74 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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R601 EFG Mileage History

27/03/200685,249 mi
19/03/200791,698 mi+6,449 mi
07/03/200899,682 mi+7,984 mi
12/03/2009109,149 mi+9,467 mi
17/03/2010114,117 mi+4,968 mi
24/03/2011119,525 mi+5,408 mi
24/03/2011119,525 mi
03/04/2012125,189 mi+5,664 mi
03/04/2012125,194 mi+5 mi
03/04/2013129,742 mi+4,548 mi
24/03/2014131,940 mi+2,198 mi
06/05/2015134,042 mi+2,102 mi
05/05/2016137,527 mi+3,485 mi
02/05/2017141,531 mi+4,004 mi
02/05/2017141,531 mi
26/04/2018145,477 mi+3,946 mi
26/04/2018145,477 mi
02/05/2019149,640 mi+4,163 mi
03/05/2019149,641 mi+1 mi
14/09/2020155,610 mi+5,969 mi
14/09/2021160,040 mi+4,430 mi
18/09/2021160,040 mi
09/09/2022162,956 mi+2,916 mi

Average of roughly 4,723 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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