Car statistics

MG A statistics

How many MG As are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

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Records analysed
2,167 A records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 1,810 −1.0% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 357 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 580 of 1,149 models we cover
  • Peak year 2025 1,835 licensed
  • Declared off the road 16.5% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 99.9% of those licensed

How many MG As are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,810 MG As licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 357 declared off the road (SORN). That is 1.4% fewer than the peak of 1,835 in 2025.

MG As licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 1,835 in 2025.

MG As licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 950
1995 956
1996 1,410
1997 1,364
1998 1,423
1999 1,466
2000 1,447
2001 1,473
2002 1,484
2003 1,494
2004 1,505
2005 1,519
2006 1,483
2007 1,451
2008 1,463
2009 1,494
2010 1,473
2011 1,501
2012 1,490
2013 1,579
2014 1,584
2015 1,603
2016 1,637
2017 1,661
2018 1,717
2019 1,757
2020 1,782
2021 1,812
2022 1,816
2023 1,812
2024 1,821
2025 1,835
2026 1,810

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

MG A MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of MG As in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

MG A safety recalls

We found no recalls for the MG A in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every MG A. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the MG A with other MG models

MG A compared with other MG models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
MG A 1,810 −1.0% 357 580 Petrol
MG ZS 138,005 +18.8% 3,040 67 Petrol
MG HS 125,032 +31.1% 286 77 Petrol
MG 3 55,715 +31.0% 616 142 Petrol
MG 4 50,442 +18.7% 210 150 Electric

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of June 2026 2,167 A records (licensed and SORN) 2 October 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 2 October 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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