2019 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L Petrol · AD12 TAG

The Mitsubishi Outlander presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 26 March 2026 at 57,995 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a meaningful improvement over the January 2025 test, which flagged a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and noted that engine undertrays were obscuring the view of suspension, steering, and braking components. The resolution of the tyre defect and the absence of any new advisories in the most recent test suggest the previous owner addressed basic maintenance promptly. No recurring structural, braking, or suspension faults appear in the record, which is a positive indicator of ongoing care. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a seven-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2023 test at 36,110 miles and the January 2025 test at 50,104 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 14,000 miles in just under two years, averaging around 7,000 miles annually. The subsequent jump to 57,995 miles by March 2026 represents approximately 7,900 miles over thirteen months, confirming steady daily use rather than prolonged standing or unusually light driving. The annualised figure of roughly 8,285 miles sits comfortably within the typical range, implying normal wear on consumables without excessive strain on the drivetrain or chassis. The January 2025 advisory regarding engine undertrays obscuring suspension, steering, and braking components warrants attention during any in-person inspection. While this is a common MOT observation rather than a mechanical failure, it means the tester could not fully assess critical systems at that time. A prospective buyer should request the undertrays be removed to inspect front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, shock absorber condition, and brake calipers and discs for uneven wear or corrosion. The nearside rear tyre wear pattern noted in 2025, described as worn on the edge, may indicate a minor alignment or tracking issue that should be verified with a four-wheel alignment check, even though the defect was rectified before the 2026 test. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a well-maintained vehicle with no persistent faults. The clean 2026 result, combined with steady mileage and the resolution of the sole advisory, provides reasonable confidence in the vehicle's current condition. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on the hidden areas previously obscured by undertrays and confirm that the tyre wear has been corrected at the alignment level rather than simply resolved by replacement.