1994 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · M290 BGO
1994 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 99,378 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M290 BGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 99,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M290 BGO 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 1994 Toyota Rav4 (M290 BGO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
M290 BGO Mileage History
- 23/10/202394,207 mi
- 21/10/202498,538 mi+4,331 mi
- 24/10/202498,555 mi+17 mi
- 07/10/202599,362 mi+807 mi
- 13/10/202599,378 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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