Mitsubishi Mpv vs Mitsubishi Outlander: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Mpv
68%
MOT pass rate · 84 vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Mpv | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.1 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 165,498 mi | 97,311 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84 | 77,961 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi Mpv
- Oil leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mitsubishi Outlander
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.