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MG MGA Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,199 MG MGAs 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 12 (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 (2,199).
Rarer than 26% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the MGA
The MGA is a sports car that was produced by MG from 1955 until 1962. The MGA replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and represented a complete styling break from MG's earlier sports cars. Announced on 26 September 1955 the car was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. A total of 101,476 units were marketed by the end of production in July 1962, the vast majority of which were exported. 5869 cars were sold on the home market, and the MGA was replaced by the MGB.
MG MGA — questions & answers
How many MG MGA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,199 MG MGA were still registered in the UK — 1,848 licensed and on the road, plus 351 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG MGA rare?
The MG MGA is uncommon, with 2,199 still about, making it rarer than 26% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MG MGA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MG MGA on UK roads rose by 12 (0.5%).
What fuel do most MG MGA use?
Most MG MGA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric.
When did the MG MGA peak?
The MG MGA peaked at 2,199 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.