2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · BL02 WRC
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 53,385 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL02 WRC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2022
- 53,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL02 WRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (BL02 WRC) between July 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
BL02 WRC Mileage History
- 26/07/200617,792 mi
- 26/07/200617,792 mi
- 28/07/200722,487 mi+4,695 mi
- 28/07/200722,487 mi
- 23/01/200825,663 mi+3,176 mi
- 12/01/200936,796 mi+11,133 mi
- 22/08/201146,480 mi+9,684 mi
- 01/09/201146,486 mi+6 mi
- 10/09/201248,198 mi+1,712 mi
- 13/09/201349,444 mi+1,246 mi
- 13/09/201349,444 mi
- 16/09/201450,438 mi+994 mi
- 22/09/201450,477 mi+39 mi
- 08/09/201551,443 mi+966 mi
- 10/08/201651,779 mi+336 mi
- 13/09/201752,288 mi+509 mi
- 18/03/201952,895 mi+607 mi
- 18/03/201952,898 mi+3 mi
- 19/08/202053,224 mi+326 mi
- 26/10/202053,294 mi+70 mi
- 28/02/202253,385 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 2,282 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill RustSerious
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 GremlinsModerate
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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