Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 233 vehicles, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT (2021)

233 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 233 real MOT records for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a strong performer, with an 87.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a dangerous defect rate of just 4.7% suggests safety isn't a concern here. These are genuinely reliable cars, particularly for their age.

At 37,150 miles average, these vehicles are running well within normal wear for a three-year-old car, which explains the low 0.39 failures per vehicle. The 2.4 advisories per test indicate minor maintenance items crop up occasionally—typical for hybrids—so budget for regular servicing and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid system and CVT transmission.

We have limited data for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

88.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 22k–48k

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These stats describe 233 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 233 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,169 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 30%

351

Grey 26.3%

308

White 18%

211

Red 15.9%

186

Silver 6.8%

Brown 2.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,300

typical

22,404

low mileage

48,438

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 22,404 and 48,438 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,404 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,404–48,438 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 65,391 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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