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GJ51 MVG

2001 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 MVG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 77,590 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,261 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 76,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 70,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,030 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 62,030 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 54,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Outer Edge.

Rear Exhaust Connecting Flange Badly Corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,721 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,696 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,860 miles

advise offside rear brake disc

Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside rear brake disc

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,132 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,081 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 29,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,778 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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GJ51 MVG is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 84,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ51 MVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ51 MVG registered?

GJ51 MVG is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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