Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV CVT (2021)
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV CVT
CarHunch analysed 1,072 real MOT records for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV CVT is a reliably solid performer, passing its MOT on the first attempt 87.9% of the time—noticeably better than the UK average of 80%—with only 5% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect. The hybrid-electric powertrain appears to be holding up well across the 1,072 vehicles analysed, showing no reliability red flags compared to conventional rivals.
At nearly 40,000 miles on average, these cars are running at a sensible mileage for their age, and owners are averaging just 0.35 failures per vehicle, suggesting the mechanicals are sound. However, the 2.1 advisories per car suggest minor wear items crop up regularly, so budget for routine consumables—brakes, cabin air filters, and suspension components in particular—when you're shopping for one used.
What to check before buying a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 1,070 | 87.9% | 0.35 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV 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.
Half of all 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 26,110 and 50,202 miles.
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV CVT — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,013 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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