MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT (2021)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 318 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests (2024)
318
Avg Mileage
27,958 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,772
Is the 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the MITSUBISHI brand average of 80%.
At 3 years old, 90% of MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVTs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 318 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 27,958 miles.
How does the 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT has 27,958 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.
How much does a 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT by Year
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About the 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT
The 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT is a family car with a 1998cc petrol engine. 318 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.
With an average of 27,958 miles at 3 years old, MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT owners cover more miles than the average driver.
2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT Fuel Costs
The 1998cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,327 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 DESIGN CVT?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,772 (£148/month), broken down as £1327 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT Reliability Trend
The MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT
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.
Alternatives to the 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DESIGN CVT
If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (+2%) from 89,653 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2020) 93% pass rate (+3%) from 52,321 tests
- MINI COOPER (2019) 92% pass rate (+2%) from 52,140 tests
- HYUNDAI TUCSON (2019) 90% pass rate (same) from 42,920 tests