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Toyota RAV4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T840 BGUMOT history

T840 BGU is a blue petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 196,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
196,718 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T840 BGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T840 BGU was last recorded at 196,718 miles on 2 Mar 2024, 1,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,117 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,601 miles
Average per year
7,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,718 miles
  • 2023 – 195,117 miles
  • 2022 – 193,657 miles
  • 2021 – 192,164 miles
  • 2020 – 190,648 miles
  • 2019 – 187,619 miles
  • 2018 – 178,291 miles
  • 2017 – 166,985 miles
  • 2016 – 155,178 miles
  • 2015 – 142,947 miles
  • 2014 – 131,180 miles
  • 2013 – 113,572 miles
  • 2012 – 93,991 miles
  • 2011 – 79,605 miles
  • 2010 – 76,289 miles
  • 2009 – 73,338 miles
  • 2008 – 70,335 miles
  • 2007 – 64,607 miles
  • 2006 – 56,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    196,718 miles
    Test number
    855739669828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail196,718 miles (+1,601)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,718 miles
    Test number
    678885533214
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass195,117 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    195,117 miles
    Test number
    659439703558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail195,066 miles (+1,409)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,066 miles
    Test number
    891452599457
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass193,657 miles (+1,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,657 miles
    Test number
    269775321118
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass192,164 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,164 miles
    Test number
    700858341938
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail192,154 miles (+1,506)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,154 miles
    Test number
    311003995706
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass190,648 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,648 miles
    Test number
    159549815555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass187,619 miles (+9,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    187,619 miles
    Test number
    987131246557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer cv boots deterioated
  10. Pass178,291 miles (+11,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    178,291 miles
    Test number
    783466164946
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  11. Pass166,985 miles (+11,807)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    166,985 miles
    Test number
    619932319322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,178 miles (+12,231)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,178 miles
    Test number
    478233670152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,947 miles (+11,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,947 miles
    Test number
    565476555082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,180 miles (+17,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    131,180 miles
    Test number
    147229454442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin on outer edges
  15. Pass113,572 miles (+19,581)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,572 miles
    Test number
    149742453036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,991 miles (+14,386)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    409492852007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,605 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    199514451070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,289 miles (+2,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    314265350098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass73,338 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    191086559088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,335 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    711378758063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,607 miles (+7,785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,607 miles
    Test number
    390977857007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,822 miles
    Test number
    952738756080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T840 BGU

Does T840 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T840 BGU expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T840 BGU?
The MOT on T840 BGU expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T840 BGU done?
T840 BGU was recorded at 196,718 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2024, an average of 7,768 miles a year.
Has T840 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T840 BGU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T840 BGU 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 T840 BGU find?
T840 BGU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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