1997 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · R89 BCV
1997 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19/09/1997. Recorded mileage 107,506 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1994cc
R89 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 107,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R89 BCV Mileage History
- 01/10/2024107,269 mi
- 12/11/2024107,294 mi+25 mi
- 12/11/2024107,298 mi+4 mi
- 05/11/2025107,504 mi+206 mi
- 06/11/2025107,506 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R89 BCV 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 Subaru Forester (R89 BCV) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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