Both the BYD DOLPHIN and the MG MIDGET are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 15,409 BYD DOLPHINs versus 15,323 MG MIDGETs still on UK roads. The MG MIDGET is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (BYD DOLPHIN +181.0%, MG MIDGET +0.4%).
| BYD DOLPHIN | MG MIDGET | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 15,409 | 15,323 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 15,386 | 9,302 |
| SORN (off-road) | 23 | 6,021 |
| Peak | 15,409 (2026 Q2) | 15,323 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 9,926 (+181.0%) yr/yr | ▲ 63 (+0.4%) yr/yr |
The MG MIDGET is rarer: 15,323 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 15,409 of the BYD DOLPHIN.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 15,409 BYD DOLPHIN and 15,323 MG MIDGET still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.