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Toyota Rav4 Dynamic HEV 4x2 CVT (2021)

124 real MOT outcomes analysed • 44.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Toyota Rav4 Dynamic HEV 4x2 CVT

CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2021 Toyota Rav4 Dynamic HEV 4x2 CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 RAV4 HEV is a significant reliability concern: only 44.5% pass their first MOT, less than half the UK average of 80%. No vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects, which is reassuring, but the low pass rate suggests systemic issues rather than isolated problems.

At an average of 40,711 miles, these cars are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still struggling the test—pointing to manufacturing or design faults rather than wear-and-tear. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on whatever's causing the failures (request the actual MOT records to identify the pattern), because the data shows Toyota hasn't sorted whatever's wrong with this specific model variant.

Below average reliability 35.5% below UK average
44.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
38,271
typical mileage
28,257–47,109 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Dynamic HEV 4x2 CVT

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.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Toyota Rav4 Dynamic HEV 4x2 CVT 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.

28,257
low mileage
38,271
typical
47,109
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Toyota Rav4 Dynamic HEV 4x2 CVT vehicles fall between 28,257 and 47,109 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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UK

Other model years — Toyota Rav4 Dynamic HEV 4x2 CVT:

2023