Toyota Rav4
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 30 years from 169,919 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
169,919
Best Year
2023 (98%)
Years Covered
30
How reliable is the Toyota Rav4?
Toyota Rav4 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98% | 43 | 20,925 mi |
| 2022 | 96% | 874 | 24,460 mi |
| 2021 | 96% | 17,327 | 28,263 mi |
| 2020 | 95% | 21,063 | 37,470 mi |
| 2019 | 95% | 15,813 | 42,076 mi |
| 2018 | 91% | 12,367 | 47,872 mi |
| 2017 | 89% | 12,682 | 58,953 mi |
| 2016 | 89% | 12,934 | 66,323 mi |
| 2015 | 88% | 8,896 | 76,597 mi |
| 2014 | 87% | 7,762 | 84,598 mi |
| 2013 | 87% | 7,737 | 90,677 mi |
| 2012 | 85% | 2,610 | 90,323 mi |
| 2011 | 85% | 834 | 94,363 mi |
| 2010 | 79% | 910 | 98,211 mi |
| 2009 | 76% | 3,006 | 113,712 mi |
| 2008 | 75% | 6,232 | 117,679 mi |
| 2007 | 74% | 6,284 | 117,871 mi |
| 2006 | 74% | 4,339 | 112,901 mi |
| 2005 | 78% | 5,924 | 112,885 mi |
| 2004 | 76% | 5,895 | 112,590 mi |
| 2003 | 75% | 4,621 | 119,254 mi |
| 2002 | 75% | 3,459 | 123,590 mi |
| 2001 | 74% | 1,839 | 123,791 mi |
| 2000 | 74% | 791 | 119,583 mi |
| 1999 | 74% | 1,509 | 119,127 mi |
| 1998 | 72% | 1,871 | 121,783 mi |
| 1997 | 68% | 939 | 118,557 mi |
| 1996 | 70% | 696 | 116,356 mi |
| 1995 | 72% | 559 | 120,800 mi |
| 1994 | 76% | 103 | 114,912 mi |
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About the Toyota Rav4
The Toyota Rav4 has been tested 169,919 times in 2024 MOT data across 30 model years (1994 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as hybrid and petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2023 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 43 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 30 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer TOYOTA RAV4s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 14 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 114,912 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 20,925 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.