MG Midget
1961–1980
Lowest price
£4,140
Since 2020
Median price
£7,440
Since 2020 · n=5
Highest price
£11,750
Since 2020
Sold cars
5
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results
£7,440
Market value · recent verified sales
-6.8%
12-month change
Buy
Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -6.8%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£6,329
-15%
5-Year Forecast
£6,015
-19%
Estimates based on 5 verified United Kingdom sales.
Market scores
38
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many MG Midget remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
1,639
Cars
SORN
849
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
+£2,955+40%10 with · 7 without · med 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 Midget market in the UK currently sits at a median of £7,440, down 6.8 percent over the past twelve months and showing what the data marks as a bottoming signal after a sustained decline. With only five recorded transactions in the trailing year, this represents an extremely thin liquidity environment where price discovery is challenging and individual sales can move the average significantly.
The Midget occupies the stable modern classic tier, a classification that typically appeals to enthusiasts seeking accessible entry points into British motoring heritage rather than investors chasing rapid appreciation. The modest average mileage of just over 7,000 miles across transacted examples suggests these are lightly-driven cars, though the small sample size means individual conditions likely vary considerably.
Desirability remains low and collectibility modest despite the car's historical significance, which constrains both buyer demand and the depth of the secondary market. The absence of any active listings currently advertised signals that supply has tightened, potentially supporting floor-level pricing even as demand remains subdued.
The base projection suggests further pressure ahead, with the median forecast to fall approximately 15 percent over three years and 19 percent over five years if current market conditions persist. This declining outlook reflects weak underlying demand and the challenge of differentiation within a large, fragmented population of survivors from the model's long production run.
For prospective buyers in this market, the thin transaction volume means patience in sourcing and negotiating the right example is warranted, as competitive tension between purchasers remains minimal.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£7,440
- Annual appr. rate-6.8%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed1,639
- SORN'd (off-road)849
- Total in DVLA records2,488
- All MG Midgets2,854
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked17
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared17 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation£400
- Total annual cost£4,150
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through40%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£7,947
- Avg Mileage at Sale7,090 mi
- Recent Price Range£4,140 – £11,750
- Total Sales Tracked5
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.