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MG MIDGET Common
As of 2026 Q1, 15,308 MG MIDGETs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar 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 95 (0.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 40% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 15,308 on the road.
Rarer than 13% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the MIDGET
The MG Midget is a small two-seater lightweight sports car produced by MG from 1961 to 1979. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the MG M-type, MG D-type, MG J-type and MG T-type.
MG MIDGET — questions & answers
How many MG MIDGET are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 15,308 MG MIDGET were still registered in the UK — 9,243 licensed and on the road, plus 6,065 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG MIDGET rare?
The MG MIDGET is common, with 15,308 still on the road, making it rarer than 13% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MG MIDGET increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MG MIDGET on UK roads rose by 95 (0.6%).
What fuel do most MG MIDGET use?
Most MG MIDGET run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, diesel.
When did the MG MIDGET peak?
The MG MIDGET peaked at 15,308 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.