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MG MIDGET Common
As of 2025 Q4, 15,270 MG MIDGETs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 15,283 in 2024 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 13 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 182 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 15,270 on the road.
Rarer than 13% of the 2,408 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 2025 Q4, 15,270 MG MIDGET were still registered in the UK — 9,247 licensed and on the road, plus 6,023 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG MIDGET rare?
The MG MIDGET is common, with 15,270 still on the road, making it rarer than 13% of the 2,408 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 182 (1.2%).
What fuel do most MG MIDGET use?
Most MG MIDGET run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric.
When did the MG MIDGET peak?
The MG MIDGET peaked at 15,283 registered in 2024 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.