MG B statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 24,809 0.0% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 12,973 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 214 of 1,149 models we cover
• Peak year 1998 33,212 licensed
• Declared off the road 34.3% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many MG Bs are left in Great Britain?

There were 24,809 MG Bs licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 12,973 declared off the road (SORN). That is 25.3% fewer than the peak of 33,212 in 1998.

MG B MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of MG Bs 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 B safety recalls

We found no recalls for the MG B 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 B. 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.

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