Toyota RAV4 (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 17,327 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,413

£201/month

MOT Pass Rate

96%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 25-38

2487cc Hybrid

Great Choice

96% pass rate, £2,413/year to run. 14 points above average.

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Hybrid2487cc5 years old17,327 tests28k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 2487cc)

~30 mpg (petrol-engine estimate; hybrids usually use less)

£1,958

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Per week£46/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

96% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Toyota brand average of 84%.

96% of MOT tests on Toyota RAV4s from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 17,327 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 28,263 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models446th of 3,336(top 14%)

Rank among Toyota models98th of 970(top 11%)

vs average of all models+14%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average+4%(92% avg)

vs Toyota average+12%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

28,263

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 Toyota RAV4 had 28,263 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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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 2021 Toyota RAV4

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is a large car. Our records list a 2487cc hybrid engine, though engines vary between versions. 17,327 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested models on UK roads. It ranks in the top 14% of all 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 28,263 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Toyota RAV4 owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Costs

The 2487cc hybrid engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Our estimate uses around 30 mpg, the figure for a petrol engine of this size, which works out to roughly £1,958 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year). As a hybrid it should use less than that, and real-world fuel costs depend a lot on how much electric-only driving you do.

What does it cost to own a 2021 Toyota RAV4?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,413 (£201/month), broken down as £1,958 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 96% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Toyota RAV4 Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota RAV4s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Buying a Used 2021 Toyota RAV4

At 5 years old, the Toyota RAV4 offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. With 17,327 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

What the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Fails Its MOT On

Share of the 802 MOT tests on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 that failed at the first attempt in 2025, next to all cars and vans of the same age.

Tyres45%
Same age: 38%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors35%
Same age: 25% (fails on this more often)
Lights and electrics20%
Same age: 22%
Brakes3.6%
Same age: 15% (fails on this less often)

DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2025; a test that failed on two areas counts in both. How we count it · Toyota RAV4 reliability, common problems and years to avoid

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Hybrid Battery Health

Medium risk

After 5 years, hybrid battery capacity may have reduced. A full replacement costs £2,000-£4,000, though reconditioning is cheaper at £500-£1,500.

Inverter and Power Electronics

Low risk

The inverter converts DC to AC for the electric motor. Failures are expensive (£1,500+) but relatively rare. Listen for unusual buzzing sounds.

Regenerative Braking

Medium risk

Brake discs can corrode from reduced use (the electric motor handles most braking). Surface rust is normal but deep pitting needs attention.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 Toyota RAV4 stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Toyota RAV4(2021)	96%	£1,958	£200	Grp 25-38	£2,413
Land Rover Range Rover Sport(2019)	94%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086-£327
Toyota C-HR(2019)	92%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086-£327
Toyota Corolla(2019)	93%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086-£327
Honda CR-V(2019)	96%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086-£327

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 Toyota RAV4

Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 96% of MOT tests on 2021 Toyota RAV4s ended in a pass, from 17,327 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 Toyota RAV4 cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,413 a year (£201 a month): £1,958 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Toyota RAV4?

96% of 17,327 MOT tests on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 446th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (top 14%).

Which year Toyota RAV4 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 has the highest MOT pass rate at 96% and the 1997 the lowest at 68%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2021 Toyota RAV4?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is 28,263 miles, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.