2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · YY02 NLF
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 84,685 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY02 NLF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 84,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY02 NLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (YY02 NLF) between April 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YY02 NLF Mileage History
- 15/04/200640,313 mi
- 01/05/200743,586 mi+3,273 mi
- 05/04/200844,232 mi+646 mi
- 25/04/200945,729 mi+1,497 mi
- 19/04/201047,061 mi+1,332 mi
- 19/04/201150,438 mi+3,377 mi
- 22/04/201150,471 mi+33 mi
- 26/04/201254,452 mi+3,981 mi
- 26/04/201254,452 mi
- 24/04/201358,739 mi+4,287 mi
- 03/04/201461,345 mi+2,606 mi
- 03/04/201461,345 mi
- 16/05/201461,695 mi+350 mi
- 31/08/201862,257 mi+562 mi
- 17/08/201966,823 mi+4,566 mi
- 17/08/201966,823 mi
- 26/08/202071,040 mi+4,217 mi
- 19/08/202173,597 mi+2,557 mi
- 04/08/202277,243 mi+3,646 mi
- 01/09/202381,096 mi+3,853 mi
- 30/09/202484,684 mi+3,588 mi
- 30/09/202484,685 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,403 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill RustSerious
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 GremlinsModerate
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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