2002 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · V8 SDS
2002 MG TF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2002. Recorded mileage 32,544 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
V8 SDS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 32,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
V8 SDS Mileage History
- 19/08/202229,941 mi
- 23/08/202330,775 mi+834 mi
- 03/09/202431,456 mi+681 mi
- 01/09/202532,544 mi+1,088 mi
Average of roughly 857 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V8 SDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (V8 SDS) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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