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MG MGB

1962–1980

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  • 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

MG MGB

Based on 22 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

£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
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 tracked70
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared70 (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£500
  • Total annual cost£4,250

For sale now · 2 live

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Market 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.