BYD SEAL vs MG 4
Both the BYD SEAL and the MG 4 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEALs versus 51,293 MG 4s still on UK roads. The MG 4 is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (BYD SEAL +230.9%, MG 4 +18.9%).
Survivors over time
BYD SEAL MG 4
BYD SEAL
Common
51,814
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr
Peak 51,814 (2026 Q2)
51,684 licensed · 130 SORN
MG 4
Common
51,293
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 8,150 (+18.9%) yr/yr
Peak 51,293 (2026 Q2)
51,072 licensed · 221 SORN
Head to head
| BYD SEAL | MG 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 51,814 | 51,293 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 51,684 | 51,072 |
| SORN (off-road) | 130 | 221 |
| Peak | 51,814 (2026 Q2) | 51,293 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr | ▲ 8,150 (+18.9%) yr/yr |
BYD SEAL vs MG 4 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BYD SEAL or the MG 4?
The MG 4 is rarer: 51,293 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 51,814 of the BYD SEAL.
How many BYD SEAL are left compared to the MG 4?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEAL and 51,293 MG 4 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.