
Toyota RAV-4
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc
R448 TFRMOT history
R448 TFR is a blue petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 24 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,348 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 74,348 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R448 TFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- RAV-4
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 24 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R448 TFR was last recorded at 74,348 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 74,348 miles · 6 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,348 miles
- 2025 – 71,370 miles
- 2024 – 68,669 miles
- 2023 – 63,400 miles
- 2022 – 58,980 miles
- 2021 – 56,154 miles
- 2019 – 52,664 miles
- 2018 – 47,881 miles
- 2017 – 44,956 miles
- 2016 – 41,875 miles
- 2015 – 38,976 miles
- 2014 – 35,457 miles
- 2013 – 30,666 miles
- 2012 – 25,807 miles
- 2011 – 21,523 miles
- 2010 – 17,514 miles
- 2009 – 17,500 miles
- 2007 – 17,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Corrosion noted on front suspension
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Corrosion noted on inner sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Handbrake will soon require adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Cv boot deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,348 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 74,348 miles
- Test number
- 260300953749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail74,348 miles (+2,978)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,348 miles
- Test number
- 283966791151
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,370 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 71,370 miles
- Test number
- 426994831839
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion noted on front suspension
- AdvisoryCorrosion noted on inner sills
- AdvisoryHandbrake will soon require adjustment or repair
Fail71,370 miles (+2,701)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,370 miles
- Test number
- 944461555607
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion noted on front suspension
- AdvisoryCorrosion noted on inner sills
- AdvisoryHandbrake will soon require adjustment or repair
Pass68,669 miles (+5,269)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 68,669 miles
- Test number
- 538405435250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,400 miles (+4,420)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 63,400 miles
- Test number
- 762983832262
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak rad small leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass58,980 miles (+26)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 58,980 miles
- Test number
- 207283486884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail58,954 miles (+2,800)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,954 miles
- Test number
- 263401121015
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass56,154 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 56,154 miles
- Test number
- 221565203149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass52,664 miles (+4,783)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 52,664 miles
- Test number
- 754263762970
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,881 miles (+2,925)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 47,881 miles
- Test number
- 965277438379
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres perished and splitting
Pass44,956 miles (+3,081)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 44,956 miles
- Test number
- 113658513045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass41,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 41,875 miles
- Test number
- 716040780214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,875 miles (+2,899)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,875 miles
- Test number
- 146171259307
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass38,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 38,976 miles
- Test number
- 507786715257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,976 miles (+3,519)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,976 miles
- Test number
- 229246015290
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass35,457 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 35,457 miles
- Test number
- 335165524204
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail35,457 miles (+4,791)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,457 miles
- Test number
- 867105224256
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 30,666 miles
- Test number
- 978082933281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,666 miles (+4,859)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,666 miles
- Test number
- 988812923299
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass25,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 25,807 miles
- Test number
- 478471422278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,807 miles (+4,284)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,807 miles
- Test number
- 399471922231
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail21,523 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,523 miles
- Test number
- 446208721279
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass21,523 miles (+4,009)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 21,523 miles
- Test number
- 949468121219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,514 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 17,514 miles
- Test number
- 801589310229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,500 miles (+36)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 17,500 miles
- Test number
- 814607819233
- DangerousN/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking excessivly on tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail17,464 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,464 miles
- Test number
- 120420797110
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass17,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 17,464 miles
- Test number
- 604530697129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R448 TFR
- Does R448 TFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R448 TFR is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R448 TFR?
- The MOT on R448 TFR is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R448 TFR done?
- R448 TFR was recorded at 74,348 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
- Has R448 TFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R448 TFR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on R448 TFR ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R448 TFR find?
- R448 TFR passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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