2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · MG52 MCT
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 61,446 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,446 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
MG52 MCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 61,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
MG52 MCT Mileage History
- 19/05/202245,291 mi
- 02/05/202350,049 mi+4,758 mi
- 28/05/202456,059 mi+6,010 mi
- 29/05/202456,059 mi
- 16/05/202561,446 mi+5,387 mi
Average of roughly 5,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MG52 MCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (MG52 MCT) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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