Toyota Rav 4 (2011)
2011 Toyota Rav 4
CarHunch analysed 3,659 real MOT records for the 2011 Toyota Rav 4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 RAV-4 passes its MOT slightly better than the UK average at 83.4%, which is reassuring, but nearly 4 in 10 of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a concerning figure that suggests wear-related safety issues are common in this cohort. Petrol versions edge ahead of their diesel counterparts (85.6% vs 83.2%), but the difference is marginal.
These RAV-4s average just under 69,000 miles, which is reasonable for a 13-year-old vehicle, yet they're racking up an average of 2.47 failures per test and nearly 19 advisories each—pointing to accumulating wear rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, budget for incremental repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brakes, and exhaust components where the dangerous defect rate suggests problems cluster.
What to check before buying a 2011 Toyota Rav 4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (92%) | 3,371 | 83.2% | 2.5 |
| Petrol (8%) | 287 | 85.6% | 2.09 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 90.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Toyota Rav 4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Toyota Rav 4 vehicles fall between 52,981 and 85,122 miles.
2011 Toyota Rav 4 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,963 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Toyota Rav 4
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.3%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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36.2%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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32.2%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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31.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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31.1%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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29.4%
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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