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2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · AY02 UHS

AY02 UHS

2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 109,894 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MG TF
Year / Origin
2002 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Sept 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
109,894 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Sept 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, maintaining a consistent clean record over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 16 September 2025 at 109,894 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This stable trend of consecutive passes suggests that the vehicle has been well-maintained or that the critical mechanical and structural components are not currently failing under standard DVSA testing criteria. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,579 miles annually. Between September 2021 and September 2022, the car covered only 1,071 miles, indicating a period of very light use or long-term storage followed by a slight increase in usage thereafter. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent use can sometimes lead to secondary issues such as perished rubber seals, seized calipers, or corrosion on brake discs that are not captured during a rolling road test. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity, as the MG TF is prone to rust in specific areas. Focus on the rear subframe, floor pans, and sills, as the MOT does not flag surface corrosion until it becomes structurally significant. Given the low mileage, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or tearing, as rubber components degrade over time regardless of distance driven. You should also verify the brake fluid condition and hoses to ensure the long periods of standing have not compromised the hydraulic system.
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AY02 UHS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
  • 109,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AY02 UHS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 08:45
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (AY02 UHS) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

AY02 UHS Mileage History

  1. 19/09/2022108,153 mi
  2. 05/09/2023108,966 mi+813 mi
  3. 11/09/2024108,705 mi-261 mi
  4. 16/09/2025109,894 mi+1,189 mi

Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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