2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · RL02 YSF
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2002. Recorded mileage 86,514 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,514 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
RL02 YSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2025
- 86,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
RL02 YSF Mileage History
- 15/04/202279,363 mi
- 17/04/202382,471 mi+3,108 mi
- 04/07/202382,487 mi+16 mi
- 29/08/202485,817 mi+3,330 mi
- 23/09/202586,514 mi+697 mi
Average of roughly 2,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL02 YSF 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 (RL02 YSF) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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