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TOYOTA RAV4 (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 17,327 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests (2024)

17,327

Avg Mileage

28,263 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£2,037

Is the 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the TOYOTA brand average of 84%.

At 3 years old, 96% of TOYOTA RAV4s from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 17,327 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 28,263 miles.

How does the 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars463th out of 3,373(top 14%)
Rank among all TOYOTA models99th out of 996(top 10%)
vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+4% (92% avg)
vs TOYOTA average+12% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 has 28,263 miles on the clock, 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.

How much does a 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Hybrid, 2487cc)
£1,592
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,037
Per month£170/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

TOYOTA RAV4 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202398%4320,925 mi
202296%87424,460 mi
202196%17,32728,263 mi
202095%21,06337,470 mi
201995%15,81342,076 mi
201891%12,36747,872 mi
201789%12,68258,953 mi
201689%12,93466,323 mi
201588%8,89676,597 mi
201487%7,76284,598 mi
201387%7,73790,677 mi
201285%2,61090,323 mi
201185%83494,363 mi
201079%91098,211 mi
200976%3,006113,712 mi
200875%6,232117,679 mi
200774%6,284117,871 mi
200674%4,339112,901 mi
200578%5,924112,885 mi
200476%5,895112,590 mi
200375%4,621119,254 mi
200275%3,459123,590 mi
200174%1,839123,791 mi
200074%791119,583 mi
199974%1,509119,127 mi
199872%1,871121,783 mi
199768%939118,557 mi
199670%696116,356 mi
199572%559120,800 mi
199476%103114,912 mi

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About the 2021 TOYOTA RAV4

The 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 is a large car with a 2487cc hybrid engine. 17,327 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. It ranks in the top 14% of all 2021 cars for reliability.

With an average of 28,263 miles at 3 years old, 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. Expect around 30 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,592 per year at current hybrid prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year). As a hybrid, real-world fuel costs will vary significantly depending on how much electric-only driving you do.

What does it cost to own a 2021 TOYOTA RAV4?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,037 (£170/month), broken down as £1592 fuel, £190 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 show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 14 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 TOYOTA RAV4

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. With 17,327 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2021 TOYOTA RAV4

The TOYOTA RAV4 is actually the most reliable option among similar hybrid large cars from this era. Here are comparable hybrid cars with similar engines: