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MG MGB

1962–1980

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  • 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

MG MGB

Based on 26 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

£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
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 tracked114
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared114 (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 · 1 live

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Market 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.