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MG ZT Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 4,540 MG ZTs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 13,908 in 2014 Q3 — only 33% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 9,368 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 357 a year (7.9% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2034 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 66% 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?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (4,540).
Rarer than 22% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 357 a year (7.9% of survivors). At that pace roughly 3,015 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2034.
About the ZT
The MG ZT is a car which was produced by MG Rover from 2001 to 2005. It was offered in saloon and estate versions, the latter designated as the MG ZT-T. Styling is similar to the Rover 75, upon which it was based, although various modifications, most noticeably the wheels and tyres, make for a far sportier ride. Production ceased in April 2005, amidst financial turmoil at MG Rover.
MG ZT — questions & answers
How many MG ZT are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 4,540 MG ZT were still registered in the UK — 1,537 licensed and on the road, plus 3,003 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG ZT rare?
The MG ZT is uncommon, with 4,540 still about, making it rarer than 22% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MG ZT increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MG ZT on UK roads fell by 182 (3.9%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 3,015 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MG ZT use?
Most MG ZT run on petrol — about 66% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric.
When did the MG ZT peak?
The MG ZT peaked at 13,908 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.