2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · RK02 OSO
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/03/2002. Recorded mileage 119,271 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,271 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
RK02 OSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 119,271 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: Good
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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.
RK02 OSO Mileage History
- 22/03/2023100,023 mi
- 26/02/2024102,590 mi+2,567 mi
- 02/04/2025118,229 mi+15,639 mi
- 07/04/2025118,229 mi
- 16/03/2026119,271 mi+1,042 mi
Average of roughly 6,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK02 OSO 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 (RK02 OSO) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 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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