2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · DE02 CFP

The 2002 MG TF presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 June 2025 at 58,547 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 13 June 2023 at 57,139 miles confirms no advisories have accumulated across the observed period. The record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults. Mileage remains exceptionally low for a 24 year old vehicle. The odometer moved from 56,429 miles at the 21 June 2022 test to just 58,547 miles by June 2025, an average of roughly 700 miles per year. A failed test on 31 May 2024 at 57,492 miles shows no defects logged yet the car passed on the same date at the same mileage, indicating an administrative or presentation error rather than a genuine fault. Such limited use suggests long stationary periods, which on a mid engined roadster of this era raises the risk of perished rubber components and fluid degradation despite the clean sheet. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for age related cracking, as low mileage standing accelerates rubber shrinkage. The brake discs and calipers warrant checks for corrosion and binding after prolonged inactivity. Structural integrity around the subframes and sills needs a close look for rust, a known TF weakness unaffected by low use. Given the sparse and clean history, no urgent mechanical concerns arise from the data. A pre purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the absence of hidden corrosion and verify fluid condition before purchase.