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MG MGA

1955–1962

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  • Lowest price

    £10,350

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £17,886

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    £20,056

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

MG MGA

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£15,500

Market value · recent verified sales

+3.1%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+3.1%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£16,977

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£17,482

+13%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many MG MGA remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

1,014

Cars

SORN

200

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1959

    £4,603-26%

    12 with · 8 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The MG MGA is trading around £15,500 on the UK market, having gained 3.1 percent over the past year in line with broader classic-car stability. The median reflects a modest appreciation trajectory, with no active listings currently visible in the tracked sample.

The market for MGAs remains characterised by thin liquidity, with just six sales tracked over the full dataset and three transactions logged in the last twelve months. This sparse turnover means pricing discovery is limited and both buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods or negotiation ranges when transacting.

As a classified appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 6, the MGA occupies the middle ground of the classic-car hierarchy. Production volume data is not available, but the model's age and moderate desirability profile suggest reasonable supply in private hands, though not in numbers that would sustain rapid price discovery at auctions.

The market signal is holding rather than accelerating. Over three years, the base projection points to £16,977—a 9.5 percent gain—while the five-year outlook extends to £17,482, representing 12.8 percent total appreciation. These projections reflect stable demand rather than speculative momentum.

The absence of recent condition or mileage detail in the current transaction set limits granular assessment, but the stable classification and moderate desirability indicate that standard examples command consistent interest. Condition and originality will likely remain the primary pricing variables in this thin market.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£15,500
  • Annual appr. rate+3.1%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed1,014
  • SORN'd (off-road)200
  • Total in DVLA records1,214
  • All MG MGAs1,229
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked21
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared21 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£16,408
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£10,350 – £20,056
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

  • £15,500

    the-market · 5 May 2026

  • £10,350

    bonhams · 19 Apr 2026

  • £18,250

    Collecting Cars · 14 Oct 2025

  • £20,056

    the-market · 6 Aug 2025

  • £17,886

    the-market · 15 May 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.