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MG MGA

1955–1962

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  • 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

MG MGA

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£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%

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

    £4,591-26%

    13 with · 8 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 currently trading at a median of £15,500 in the UK market, having appreciated 3.1 percent over the past twelve months. This modest upward trajectory signals stability rather than momentum, and the HOLD signal reflects a car that is holding its ground without creating urgency for buyers or sellers.

Liquidity remains thin, with only three recorded sales in the past year and six in the total tracked sample. The absence of active listings underscores the scarcity of MGAs reaching the market, which typically works to the advantage of sellers but may require patience in finding the right buyer at the right price.

As a collectible with moderate desirability, the MGA appeals to enthusiasts of British sports-car heritage and pre-war design, though it lacks the top-tier cachet of its contemporary rivals. The collectibility score of 6 reflects its historical significance without commanding premium valuations relative to other appreciating classics.

Base projections point to modest but steady gains over the medium term, with values forecast at £16,977 (9.5 percent appreciation) by year three and £17,482 (12.8 percent) by year five. These forecasts are grounded in stable demand and the car's established position within the classic-car ecosystem rather than speculative price movements.

The medium confidence rating reflects the thin liquidity dataset; with only three sales in twelve months, transaction samples are small enough to be swayed by individual outliers. Buyers and sellers should monitor comparable sales closely and price accordingly, as the sparse market activity means each transaction carries proportionally greater weight in establishing trend direction.

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
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 tracked23
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared23 (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— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 1 live

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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

  • £15,500

    the-market · 5 May 2026

  • £10,350

    bonhams · 19 Apr 2026

  • £18,250

    Collecting Cars · 14 Oct 2025

  • £20,056

    the-market · 6 Aug 2025

  • £17,886

    the-market · 15 May 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.