2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · OU52 KFW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the testing history indicates a pattern of inconsistent passing. The most recent test on 7 December 2023 at 90,775 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, which suggests an administrative error or a specific non-mechanical failure that was immediately rectified. Prior to this, the car passed its inspection in December 2022 without any advisories, indicating that the core mechanical components were meeting minimum standards despite the intermittent failures. The' pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,782 miles per annum. Data shows a significant gap between December 2021 (83,657 miles) and December 2022 (87,250 miles), where the car covered only 3,600 miles in a year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between uses can lead to the degradation of rubber components, fluid seals, and brake fluid moisture, which are not always captured by mileage alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis, as the MG TF is prone to corrosion in the sills and rear mounting points. Because the MOT history lacks specific personories for rust or suspension wear, the buyer needs to check for hidden surface areas that the tester may have missed. Given the low mileage and high age, the inspection should also focus on perished rubber way bushes and seized brake calipers, as these components often fail due to age rather than distance traveled.