MG MGA
1955–1962
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

Based on 6 verified auction results
£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%
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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
−£2,227-12%16 with · 11 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 at a median of £15,500 in the UK market, with a modest year-on-year appreciation of 3.1 percent signaling stability rather than momentum. The HOLD signal reflects a car that remains valued but lacks the tailwinds driving stronger classic segments at present.
The collectibility score of 6 places the MGA firmly in the collectible tier, supported by its heritage and design significance, though moderate desirability suggests it appeals to a narrower base of enthusiasts rather than commanding broad market attention. Production figures are not specified, but the nameplate's historical importance ensures baseline interest among period-focused collectors.
Liquidity remains thin, with only three tracked sales over the past twelve months against a total sample of six vehicles on record. The absence of active listings underscores how rarely these cars change hands, which can work both ways—buyers face limited immediate options, while sellers may experience longer marketing windows.
The three-year base projection settles at £16,977, representing a 9.5 percent cumulative gain, while the five-year outlook points to £17,482 or 12.8 percent appreciation. These forecasts assume continued but gradual upward drift consistent with established classic British sports-car trends, without exceptional catalysts driving sharper revaluation.
For prospective buyers, the thin transaction sample and zero current listings mean patience or direct outreach to known keepers will likely be necessary. Recent price stability and modest projected gains suggest this is a holding play for existing owners rather than a vehicle poised for material re-rating in the near term.
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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked35
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared35 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
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
Common questions
What is a MG MGA worth in 2026?
The current United Kingdom market median is £15,500, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £10,350 to £20,056.
Is the MG MGA going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +3.1%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many MG MGAs are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.