How many Leyland Mgbgts are left in New Zealand?
Super rare 1 in 333,919 on the road Built 1967-1979 Sold new in New Zealand
Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.
The closed version of the MGB, launched in 1965. Pininfarina helped shape its roof and opening tailgate, turning the roadster into a practical little fastback with a small rear seat. It used the same 1.8 litre engine, and for a few years there was also a Rover V8 version.
Still on the road, by model year
The most are from 1974: 3 still registered. Every year is listed under the chart.
Every model year
| Model year | Still registered |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
What Super rare means
Spotto grades every car by how many are still registered in New Zealand. With 14 still registered, the Leyland Mgbgt is Super rare: the grade for cars with 5 to 24 left.
By how many are left it ranks 3rd of the 8 Leyland models and equal 1,827th of all 2,903 cars in Spotto's catalogue.
The six grades: Common, 8,000 or more · Uncommon, 1,200 to 7,999 · Scarce, 175 to 1,199 · Rare, 25 to 174 · Super rare, 5 to 24 · Unicorn, fewer than 5.
Seen one?
Spotto grades every car on New Zealand roads by how many are still registered, down to the generation and the badge. Log the ones you spot, build a collection, and see who else has found one.