MG MGB
1962–1980
Lowest price
£2,940
Since 2020
Median price
£9,320
Since 2020 · n=26
Highest price
£74,797
Since 2020
Sold cars
26
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 26 lots

Based on 26 verified auction results
£7,700
Market value · recent verified sales
-4.2%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -4.2%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£6,971
-9%
5-Year Forecast
£6,755
-12%
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Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many MG MGB remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
13,205
Cars
SORN
7,361
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 ≤ 1973
+£5,040+54%46 with · 46 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. 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 MGB sits at £7,700 in the UK market, down 4.2 percent over the past twelve months, though the signal reading suggests we've reached a floor. With only nine transactions in the last year against a total tracked sample of 26, this is a thinly-traded segment where individual sales carry outsized influence—but the consistency of that small dataset lends confidence to the directional reading.
The market classifies the MGB as a stable modern classic with moderate desirability, a position that reflects its status as an approachable entry point to British sports-car ownership rather than a blue-chip collectible. Condition and mileage vary, but cars tracked average around 32,000 miles, suggesting most examples still in circulation have seen meaningful use rather than garage-queen preservation.
Current asking prices show no active listings, which is typical for thin markets where cars typically move through auctions or private sale networks rather than dealer stock. The scarcity of live inventory underscores that MGBs in marketable condition circulate slowly and that prospective buyers often need to hunt through specialist channels.
Forward projections point to modest further softening, with the base case modeling a decline to £6,971 over three years and £6,755 by year five—roughly 10 to 12 percent below current levels. These estimates reflect structural headwinds in the classic British car sector, particularly around rising ownership costs and parts availability, rather than any sharp shock to demand.
For buyers, the combination of a floor valuation, low liquidity, and downward but gradual forecasts suggests pricing risk is contained provided one purchases to enjoy rather than speculate. Sellers should expect patient marketing and realistic pricing to clear examples in good order; the BUY signal reflects relative value at current levels rather than upside momentum.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£7,700
- Annual appr. rate-4.2%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed13,205
- SORN'd (off-road)7,361
- Total in DVLA records20,566
- All MG MGBs21,852
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked114
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared114 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation£500
- Total annual cost£4,250
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months11
- Sell-Through42%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£16,791
- Avg Mileage at Sale32,000 mi
- Recent Price Range£2,940 – £74,797
- Total Sales Tracked26
Recent sales
Showing latest 20£52,250
the-market · 6 Oct 2026
£10,750
the-market · 29 Sept 2026
£7,250
the-market · 7 Sept 2026
£8,250
the-market · 3 Aug 2026
£7,700
the-market · 30 Mar 2026
£6,200
the-market · 12 Mar 2026
£7,450
Collecting Cars · 4 Mar 2026
£11,250
the-market · 6 Jan 2026
£15,718
the-market · 16 Dec 2025
£74,797
the-market · 20 Oct 2025
Common questions
What is a MG MGB worth in 2026?
The current United Kingdom market median is £7,700, based on 9 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £2,940 to £74,797.
Is the MG MGB going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -4.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many MG MGBs are for sale right now?
We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
