MG TF statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 5,835 −9.2% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 8,156 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 69.6% Cars of the same ages 60.7%
• Rank by number licensed No. 417 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2005 25,246 licensed
• Average annual mileage 1,497 miles a year

How many MG TFs are left in Great Britain?

There were 5,835 MG TFs licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 8,156 declared off the road (SORN). That is 76.9% fewer than the peak of 25,246 in 2005.

MG TF MOT reliability

In 2025, 69.6% of MG TF MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the MG TFs tested pass 60.7% of the time, so the MG TF does better than average for its age, by 8.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 68.9%.

MG TF MOT failures

Brakes is the most common reason a MG TF fails its MOT, appearing on 34.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.0% of MG TF tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common MG TF MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a MG TF failed its MOT in 2025 was “Parking brake efficiency below requirements”, on 16.3% of 2,644 failed tests. 53.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

MG TF by year

4 years of the MG TF, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2005 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (72.1% passed first time) and the 2003 cars worst (66.4%).

MG TF engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 5,902 MG TFs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 83.7% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc, and 14.2% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has fallen from 19.4% in 2014 to 14.2%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

MG TF fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the MG TF from 2002 to 2011. On the NEDC test (listings 2002 to 2011), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 33.9 to 39.8 mpg, with CO2 of 169 to 199 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “MG TF”. How we use VCA’s figures.

MG TF safety recalls

DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the MG TF since 1992, the first in 2009. The most recent was launched on 28 January 2013.

All 3 MG TF recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every MG TF. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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