Both the BYD SEALION and the MG MIDGET are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 15,348 BYD SEALIONs 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 SEALION +1173.7%, MG MIDGET +0.4%).
| BYD SEALION | MG MIDGET | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 15,348 | 15,323 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 15,275 | 9,302 |
| SORN (off-road) | 73 | 6,021 |
| Peak | 15,348 (2026 Q2) | 15,323 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 14,143 (+1173.7%) 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 15,348 of the BYD SEALION.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 15,348 BYD SEALION and 15,323 MG MIDGET still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.