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MV12 NLJ

2012 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,237 mi
Last recorded114,237 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 106,311 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 102,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 96,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 72,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,899 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 60,880 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,736 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,067 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in the sidewall.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,617 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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MV12 NLJ is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 60,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV12 NLJ, 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 14 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MV12 NLJ registered?

MV12 NLJ is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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