2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · GN52 AVD
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 81,187 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
GN52 AVD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2018
- 81,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for MG MG TF
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GN52 AVD Mileage History
- 06/09/200515,062 mi
- 06/09/200515,062 mi
- 09/09/200621,963 mi+6,901 mi
- 21/08/200729,651 mi+7,688 mi
- 02/09/200837,006 mi+7,355 mi
- 03/09/200943,757 mi+6,751 mi
- 20/08/201048,952 mi+5,195 mi
- 12/08/201154,492 mi+5,540 mi
- 18/08/201261,336 mi+6,844 mi
- 27/08/201365,439 mi+4,103 mi
- 28/08/201365,439 mi
- 21/08/201468,774 mi+3,335 mi
- 09/09/201468,781 mi+7 mi
- 20/08/201571,528 mi+2,747 mi
- 05/09/201674,861 mi+3,333 mi
- 01/09/201778,839 mi+3,978 mi
- 29/08/201881,187 mi+2,348 mi
Average of roughly 5,096 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
GN52 AVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (GN52 AVD) between September 2005 and August 2018.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
Common Problems: MG TF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- 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.
- 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.
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