Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 425 vehicles, the 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT (2021)

425 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT

CarHunch analysed 425 real MOT records for the 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 425 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Honda CR-V Sport Line i-MMD CVT is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.8% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, and only 4.5% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—well below concerning levels. These are genuinely trouble-free cars for their age class.

At nearly 30,000 miles on average, these vehicles are running normally for three-year-old urban and commuter use. With just 0.18 failures and 1.0 advisory per vehicle, you're looking at a Honda that rarely needs remedial work before its next test—so check the service history, but don't expect expensive surprises.

The 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–36k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 425 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 425 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,942

typical

21,223

low mileage

36,138

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVT vehicles fall between 21,223 and 36,138 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,223 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,223–36,138 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Honda Cr V Sport Line I Mmd CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 48,786 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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