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MG Midget

1961–1980

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  • 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

MG Midget

Based on 5 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

£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
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 tracked17
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared17 (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£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

  • £11,750

    the-market · 19 Jan 2026

  • £6,155

    the-market · 9 Oct 2025

  • £7,440

    the-market · 16 Jan 2025

  • £10,250

    Collecting Cars · 5 Dec 2024

  • £4,140

    the-market · 18 Nov 2024

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