MG Motor UK has surpassed its full-year sales record with two months of 2026 still to run, after registering 7,837 vehicles in October – the highest-volume October in the company’s history and its seventh consecutive monthly record.
October registrations rose 85.1% year on year, an increase of 3,604 vehicles, in an overall new-car market that grew 5.4% to 152,730 registrations. MG took a 5.13% share of the October market, placing it fourth in the UK sales rankings for the month.
MG passed its previous full-year record of 85,155 vehicles, set in 2025, on October 29. Year-to-date sales reached 86,767 by the end of the month, up 24.6% – an increase of 17,140 vehicles – on the same period last year. The brand now holds a 4.59% year-to-date market share and ranks sixth overall, compared with 12th at the same point in 2025. The total UK new-car market stands at 1,892,000 registrations for the year to date, up 9.8%.
The October result extends a run that had already set an all-time sales record in September, when the streak reached six months. Retail registrations grew 57.3% in October, far ahead of the 4.1% growth in the wider retail market, while fleet sales rose 138.8%, supported by MG’s range of Hybrid+, Plug-in Hybrid and electric models.
David Allison, Director of Product and Planning at MG Motor UK, said: “October’s results show that more customers are choosing MG for the value, choice and quality offered across our range. Setting a seventh consecutive monthly record and passing our previous full-year sales record before the end of October are significant achievements. Strong growth in both retail and fleet also demonstrates the appeal of our vehicles to a very broad range of customers, who – more than ever – are voting for value.”
All sales figures are provided by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Founded in England in 1924, MG is one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands, celebrated for its rich British heritage and a longstanding commitment to making driving enjoyable, innovative, and attainable. Today, MG offers a comprehensive portfolio of Petrol, Hybrid+, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric Vehicles, combining advanced technology, intelligent design, and exceptional value for customers across Europe and beyond.
Source: MG Motor UK press release via Newspress
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