MG MGB vs TOYOTA CELICA
Both the MG MGB and the TOYOTA CELICA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 38,448 MG MGBs versus 17,820 TOYOTA CELICAs still on UK roads. That makes the TOYOTA CELICA the rarer of the two — there are about 2.2× as many MG MGBs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the MG MGB is rising (+0.6%) while the TOYOTA CELICA is falling (-3.2%).
Survivors over time
MG MGB TOYOTA CELICA
MG MGB
Common
38,448
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 236 (+0.6%) yr/yr
Peak 38,448 (2026 Q1)
25,064 licensed · 13,384 SORN
TOYOTA CELICA
Common
17,820
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 591 (-3.2%) yr/yr
Peak 38,838 (2014 Q3)
6,992 licensed · 10,828 SORN
Head to head
| MG MGB | TOYOTA CELICA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 38,448 | 17,820 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 25,064 | 6,992 |
| SORN (off-road) | 13,384 | 10,828 |
| Peak | 38,448 (2026 Q1) | 38,838 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 236 (+0.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 591 (-3.2%) yr/yr |
MG MGB vs TOYOTA CELICA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MG MGB or the TOYOTA CELICA?
The TOYOTA CELICA is rarer: 17,820 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 38,448 of the MG MGB.
How many MG MGB are left compared to the TOYOTA CELICA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 38,448 MG MGB and 17,820 TOYOTA CELICA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.