2021 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · RV21 GPF
2021 Toyota RAV4 (2.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 07 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 77,898 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV21 GPF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 77,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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RV21 GPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Toyota Rav4 (RV21 GPF) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
RV21 GPF Mileage History
- 22/03/202453,988 mi
- 14/08/202459,101 mi+5,113 mi
- 19/07/202567,158 mi+8,057 mi
- 01/08/202677,898 mi+10,740 mi
Average of roughly 10,131 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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