2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · NV02 ABX
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 33,767 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NV02 ABX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2021
- 33,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
NV02 ABX Mileage History
- 23/05/200621,533 mi
- 08/05/200724,389 mi+2,856 mi
- 31/05/200825,611 mi+1,222 mi
- 22/06/200927,102 mi+1,491 mi
- 30/06/201029,379 mi+2,277 mi
- 19/07/201029,385 mi+6 mi
- 04/07/201130,020 mi+635 mi
- 09/07/201231,144 mi+1,124 mi
- 01/07/201332,180 mi+1,036 mi
- 11/09/201432,765 mi+585 mi
- 11/09/201432,769 mi+4 mi
- 18/08/201532,959 mi+190 mi
- 09/09/201633,401 mi+442 mi
- 13/09/201633,417 mi+16 mi
- 22/09/201733,504 mi+87 mi
- 27/09/201733,304 mi-200 mi
- 19/09/201833,661 mi+357 mi
- 19/09/201833,661 mi
- 21/01/202033,724 mi+63 mi
- 13/07/202133,759 mi+35 mi
- 19/07/202133,767 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 807 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NV02 ABX 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 (NV02 ABX) between May 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wishbone holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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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