Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ PHEV CVT (2021)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ PHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ PHEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a strong performer, with an 88% first-time pass rate that sits 8 percentage points above the UK average—and dangerously defects are rare at just 8.1%, well below any concern threshold. These hybrid electrics are holding up reliably so far.

At a median mileage of 33,773 miles for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running lower than typical, which partly explains the clean MOT picture. The average of 0.32 failures per vehicle is genuinely low, though advisories average 2.3 per car—mostly minor wear items you'd expect. When shopping for one, check the service history carefully, as hybrid systems benefit from consistent maintenance.

Generally reliable 8.1% above UK average
88.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,773
typical mileage
23,723–59,469 middle half
8.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.32
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ 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) (99%) 110 87.9% 0.32
Electric (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ 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.

23,723
low mileage
33,773
typical
59,469
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 23,723 and 59,469 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.32
Avg failures per vehicle
2.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ PHEV CVT:

2020