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MG 5 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 15,420 MG 5s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 15,451 in 2025 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 31 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 15,420 on the road.
Rarer than 13% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 5
MG is a British automotive marque founded by Cecil Kimber in the 1920s, and M.G. Car Company Limited was the British sports car manufacturer existing between 1930 and 1972 that made the marque well known. MG cars had their roots in a 1920s sales promotion sideline of Morris Garages, a retail sales and service centre in Oxford belonging to William Morris. The business's manager, Cecil Kimber, modified standard production Morris Oxfords and added MG Super Sports to the plate at the nose of the car. A separate M.G. Car Company Limited was incorporated in July 1930. It remained Morris's personal property...
MG 5 — questions & answers
How many MG 5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 15,420 MG 5 were still registered in the UK — 15,220 licensed and on the road, plus 200 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG 5 rare?
The MG 5 is common, with 15,420 still on the road, making it rarer than 13% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MG 5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MG 5 on UK roads fell by 31 (0.2%).
What fuel do most MG 5 use?
Most MG 5 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MG 5 peak?
The MG 5 peaked at 15,451 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2020 Q3.