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MG MAGNETTE Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,059 MG MAGNETTEs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8 (0.8%) 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 (1,059).
Rarer than 35% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the MAGNETTE
The MG Magnette is a car that was produced by MG between 1953 and 1968. The Magnette was manufactured in two build series, the ZA and ZB of 1953 through to 1958 and the Mark III and Mark IV of 1959 through to 1968, both using a modified Wolseley body and an Austin engine. MG Cars had previously used the Magnette name on their K-type and N-type models of the 1930s.
MG MAGNETTE — questions & answers
How many MG MAGNETTE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,059 MG MAGNETTE were still registered in the UK — 799 licensed and on the road, plus 260 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG MAGNETTE rare?
The MG MAGNETTE is uncommon, with 1,059 still about, making it rarer than 35% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MG MAGNETTE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MG MAGNETTE on UK roads rose by 8 (0.8%).
What fuel do most MG MAGNETTE use?
Most MG MAGNETTE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MG MAGNETTE peak?
The MG MAGNETTE peaked at 1,059 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.