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2002 MG TF Registrations 2,521–2,560

Browse our directory of 2002 MG TF vehicles. Access instant MOT history reports, tax status, and reliability insights for any registration listed below.

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YN52 LNUYN52 LPKYN52 TGOYO02 KZPYO02 ODWYO52 BCKYP02 PGUYP02 PGVYP02 RWNYP02 RXSYP02 TYZYP52 YNHYR02 CLNYR02 MYUYR02 WWPYR52 JHKYR52 JJZYR52 KVPYS02 NMZYS02 SUVYT02 AYOYT02 ORJYT02 SOEYT02 SOHYT02 SRYYT02 YKPYT52 AVYYT52 HNPYT52 HNUYW02 AUKYW02 NOUYW02 NPEYX02 WPWYX02 WTFYX02 WTGYX02 WTKYX51 WTZYX52 WGMYX52 XJUYX52 YCE

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Common Problems & Reliability

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The 2002 MG TF has 4 known issues. 2 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 1 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.

Head Gasket Failure

Serious

Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.

Symptoms: Rising temperature needle, Oil/Coolant mixing...

Est. repair cost: £600–£900

Subframe and Sill Rust

Serious

The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.

Symptoms: Visible rust on subframes, Corrosion on sills...

Est. repair cost: £200–£800

Electrical Gremlins

Moderate

Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.

Symptoms: Electric windows intermittent, Central locking not working...

Est. repair cost: £50–£200

Interior Trim Wear

Minor

Early TFs suffer from sagging seats, cracked dashboards, and worn gear knobs. Even later Chinese-built models are not immune to premature interior deterioration.

Symptoms: Sagging seat fabric, Cracked dashboard...

Est. repair cost: £50–£300

View detailed MG TF fault guide

Buying Tips for the 2002 MG TF

  • Inspect the subframes, sills and boot floor on a ramp before buying
  • Check for an MLS gasket, steel dowels and stainless coolant pipes
  • Test the hood for leaks and the plastic rear screen for splits

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