1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · G12 RAV
1997 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 98,808 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
G12 RAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 98,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G12 RAV Mileage History
- 02/01/202394,498 mi
- 24/01/202495,363 mi+865 mi
- 23/01/202596,806 mi+1,443 mi
- 16/01/202698,806 mi+2,000 mi
- 19/01/202698,808 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G12 RAV 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 Toyota Rav4 (G12 RAV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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