MG TF
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 16,132 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
16,132
Highest Pass Rate
2011 (88%)
Years Covered
10
About the MG TF
The MG TF was MOT tested 16,132 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2002 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 115 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 76%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer MG TFs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 63,283 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 34,043 miles.
Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the TF is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable MG models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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MG TF by Year
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Questions about the MG TF
Is the MG TF reliable?
Across its 10 model years in our data (2002 to 2011), the MG TF averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 16,132 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.
Which year MG TF has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 MG TF has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 76%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer MG TFs more reliable?
Newer MG TFs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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