UK vehicle statistics / MBK
How many MBK cars are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 43 licensed and 611 SORN MBK vehicles in the UK, across 3 published model groups.
Looking at a MBK?
Population figures describe a model group, not the car in front of you.
Check its registration free for the official tax, MOT and mileage record. Before buying, the optional £9.99 full history check adds outstanding-finance, stolen and insurance write-off checks.
Is the MBK fleet shrinking?
Adding up every published MBK model group: Licensed numbers peaked at 391 in 2014 Q3 and stand at 43 in 2026 Q1, down 89%. That is down 44% in the five years since 2021 Q1.
Before you buy
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 89% from the 2014 Q3 peak of 391. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual MBK — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Rarest MBK models
The published MBK model groups with the smallest surviving populations.
- Mach G — 6 licensed, 119 SORN
- Nitro — 18 licensed, 244 SORN
- Yn50 Ovetto — 19 licensed, 248 SORN
Every MBK model
| Model | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Yn50 Ovetto | 19 | 248 |
| Nitro | 18 | 244 |
| Mach G | 6 | 119 |
How to read these numbers
Licensed means taxed and legal to use on the road at the end of the quarter. SORN means the keeper has declared it off the road — it still exists, but it is not in use. A model group's total is the best available proxy for how many survive, and a shrinking one means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply.
Common questions
How many MBK cars are left in the UK?
43 MBK vehicles were licensed and 611 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, across 3 published model groups, according to DfT and DVLA statistics.
Which MBK is rarest?
Of the published MBK model groups, the Mach G has the smallest surviving population at 6 licensed and 119 SORN.
Is the MBK fleet shrinking?
Licensed numbers peaked at 391 in 2014 Q3 and stand at 43 in 2026 Q1, down 89%. That is down 44% in the five years since 2021 Q1.
Does a MBK population figure describe the car I am looking at?
No. It describes the model group. Enter the registration for that car's own free MOT, tax and mileage record.
Source and limitations
Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.
Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.