Recorded auction results and live UK asking prices for this model are below, along with how many are still on the road. Our own sold-price comparables are still building.
Still on UK roads
Vehicle counts contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — DfT/DVLA vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0120, Great Britain), grouped by generic model. Counts cover all body types and fuels registered under this model name.
MOT pass rate & common faults
MOT pass rate by year — improving, up 3.2 points since 2020:
Most common failure areas — share of failed tests citing each area (a car can fail on more than one), from 3,457 sampled fails:
| Brakes | 29.6% |
| Suspension | 27.1% |
| Noise, Emissions and Leaks | 20.2% |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 20.2% |
| Visibility | 12.8% |
MOT figures contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results (Great Britain), class 4 (cars & light vehicles), 2024. Pass rate is measured across first (initial) MOT tests only; a pass counts a certificate issued outright or after minor repair at the station. Grouped by generic model.
Live UK market — what they’re listed at
What’s for sale by price — how the live UK listings split by asking price:
| Price band | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under £5k | 23 | 88% |
| £5k–£10k | 3 | 12% |
Asking by mileage — median live UK asking price by odometer band (the live counterpart to recorded sales above):
| Mileage | Median asking | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40k mi | £4,500 | 9 |
| 40–80k mi | £1,900 | 11 |
Asking figures are live, de-duplicated statistics from the eBay UK and dealer listings we currently track for this model — the same cars shown in “for sale now”. Asking prices are not sold prices.
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For sale now
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About the MG TF
The MG TF (2002–2011) is the sharper, conventionally-sprung development of the mid-engined MGF. It swapped Hydragas for coil springs, revised the styling and improved the handling, while keeping the K-Series engine behind the seats. Affordable, characterful and well supported by specialists, it shares the MGF’s key checkpoint: the K-Series head gasket, so evidence of a modern uprated gasket and a healthy cooling system is important. Condition, cooling history and a documented service record matter more than mileage.
Read next: MGF & MG TF buying guide — our full buying and pricing guide.
MG TF: FAQs
Is the MG TF better than the MGF?
The TF is the later development, with conventional coil-spring suspension in place of the MGF’s Hydragas, plus revised styling and sharper handling. Mechanically they are close cousins; the TF is generally seen as the more resolved car.
Does the MG TF have head-gasket issues?
Like the MGF, the TF’s K-Series engine can suffer head-gasket failure if cooling is neglected. Look for a documented modern (uprated) gasket and a healthy cooling system.
Is the MG TF a good cheap sports car?
Yes — it is an affordable, mid-engined roadster with strong specialist support. Buy the best-maintained example you can, with cooling-system history, rather than the cheapest.