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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 49 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests (2024)

49

Avg Mileage

32,171 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£2,037

Is the 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the MITSUBISHI brand average of 80%.

At 3 years old, 94% of MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 49 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 32,171 miles.

How does the 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1394th out of 3,373(top 41%)
Rank among all MITSUBISHI models35th out of 408(top 9%)
vs national average+12% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+2% (92% avg)
vs MITSUBISHI average+14% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 32,171 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

Best year to buy a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?

The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 95% MOT pass rate, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 56%. The 2021 sits between the two at 94%.

How much does a 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 2400cc)
£1,592
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,037
Per month£170/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202194%4932,171 mi
202095%32039,373 mi
201992%11,77751,401 mi
201890%18,95460,669 mi
201788%15,51569,474 mi
201686%19,10084,493 mi
201583%22,91391,259 mi
201481%13,46397,944 mi
201377%4,020102,215 mi
201277%2,212106,552 mi
201175%2,717118,371 mi
201073%2,892125,469 mi
200970%2,665131,124 mi
200869%3,343138,988 mi
200769%2,251139,004 mi
200673%13196,098 mi
200564%281100,156 mi
200466%325106,809 mi
200356%52119,722 mi

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About the 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

The 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER is a large car with a 2400cc petrol engine. 49 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 32,171 miles at 3 years old, MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Fuel Costs

The 2400cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 30 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,592 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,037 (£170/month), broken down as £1592 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Reliability Trend

Newer MITSUBISHI OUTLANDERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 17 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 95%. Note: with only 49 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

The MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol large cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: