2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · KL52 UPF
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2002. Recorded mileage 61,670 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,670 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
KL52 UPF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2013
- 61,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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.
KL52 UPF Mileage History
- 15/12/200512,361 mi
- 29/11/200615,659 mi+3,298 mi
- 08/10/200718,412 mi+2,753 mi
- 23/10/200819,317 mi+905 mi
- 14/10/200919,519 mi+202 mi
- 26/07/201132,838 mi+13,319 mi
- 27/07/201132,838 mi
- 16/08/201242,759 mi+9,921 mi
- 17/12/201361,670 mi+18,911 mi
Average of roughly 6,159 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
KL52 UPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (KL52 UPF) between December 2005 and December 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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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