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When is the MOT due for F543 PHW?

The MOT for F543 PHW is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F543 PHW?

The recorded mileage for F543 PHW is 18,900 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F543 PHW ULEZ compliant?

No, F543 PHW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · F543 PHW

F543 PHW

1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/10/1988. Recorded mileage 18,900 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.

Make & Model: AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 09/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 18,900 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 18,900 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 998cc

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F543 PHW Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
18,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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F543 PHW Mileage History

24/08/20066,491 mi
24/08/20066,491 mi
08/10/200710,632 mi+4,141 mi
22/10/200710,632 mi
17/04/200910,640 mi+8 mi
18/10/201110,652 mi+12 mi
22/10/201110,659 mi+7 mi
06/12/201814,837 mi+4,178 mi
23/01/202015,334 mi+497 mi
24/01/202015,335 mi+1 mi
15/04/202115,585 mi+250 mi
13/04/202216,228 mi+643 mi
05/04/202318,046 mi+1,818 mi
14/04/202318,059 mi+13 mi
08/04/202418,585 mi+526 mi
14/04/202518,739 mi+154 mi
11/05/202618,900 mi+161 mi

Average of roughly 629 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

F543 PHW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 14:11

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E (F543 PHW) between August 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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