MG MGB
1962–1980
Lowest price
£2,940
Since 2020
Median price
£8,695
Since 2020 · n=22
Highest price
£74,797
Since 2020
Sold cars
22
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 22 lots

Based on 22 verified auction results
£7,975
Market value · recent verified sales
-0.8%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (-0.8%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£7,827
-2%
5-Year Forecast
£7,780
-2%
Market scores
43
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
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 ≤ 1972
+£2,364+27%36 with · 31 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 MGB holds a median price of £7,975 in the UK market, essentially flat over the past year with a marginal 0.8% decline. The HOLD signal reflects a car that has settled into stable footing rather than exhibiting upward momentum, though it remains fairly valued relative to its stable-modern-classic status.
Transaction activity is thin, with only eight sales recorded in the past twelve months across a broader tracking sample of twenty-two cars. This limited liquidity suggests buyers and sellers should expect narrower dealer networks and longer search timelines compared to mainstream classics, though the consistency of tracked sales implies a genuine if modest market floor.
The typical MGB turning up at auction carries around 32,000 miles, suggesting many survivors have been used sparingly and well-preserved. This mileage profile aligns with the car's collectible standing and its appeal to enthusiasts who value condition and originality over high-mileage provenance.
The three-year projection points to a gentle erosion to £7,827, a 1.9% decline from current levels, with the five-year outlook settling closer to £7,780. These forecasts reflect the MGB's mature position in the market—it has already transitioned from driver's car to collectable, and baseline appreciation has largely exhausted itself barring significant shifts in period-vehicle demand.
Desirability sits at moderate, reflecting the model's iconic status tempered by its relatively long production run and prevalence on the UK market. Condition, originality, and colour variation will dominate pricing variation within the range, with truly exceptional examples able to command premiums that the median figures do not capture.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£7,975
- Annual appr. rate-0.8%/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 tracked70
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared70 (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 · 2 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months9
- Sell-Through41%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£13,375
- Avg Mileage at Sale32,000 mi
- Recent Price Range£2,940 – £74,797
- Total Sales Tracked22
Recent sales
Showing latest 20£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
£2,940
the-market · 15 Oct 2025
£12,574
the-market · 20 Aug 2025
£9,140
the-market · 20 May 2025
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.

