2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · VX02 VCD
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 65,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,540 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
VX02 VCD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2012
- 65,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
VX02 VCD Mileage History
- 30/03/200619,595 mi
- 09/02/200728,042 mi+8,447 mi
- 31/01/200840,098 mi+12,056 mi
- 05/02/200840,276 mi+178 mi
- 09/02/200950,332 mi+10,056 mi
- 08/02/201055,774 mi+5,442 mi
- 09/02/201055,774 mi
- 11/02/201160,556 mi+4,782 mi
- 15/03/201265,540 mi+4,984 mi
Average of roughly 7,709 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
VX02 VCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (VX02 VCD) between March 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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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