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MG C Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,525 MG Cs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,526 in 2026 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8 (0.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,525).
Rarer than 31% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the C
MG is a British automotive marque founded by Cecil Kimber in the 1920s, owned by Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC Motor since 2007. 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...
MG C — questions & answers
How many MG C are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,525 MG C were still registered in the UK — 1,216 licensed and on the road, plus 309 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG C rare?
The MG C is uncommon, with 1,525 still about, making it rarer than 31% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MG C increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MG C on UK roads rose by 8 (0.5%).
What fuel do most MG C use?
Most MG C run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MG C peak?
The MG C peaked at 1,526 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.