Can You Identify All Of These MGs From An Image?

By: Robin Tyler
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Can You Identify All Of These MGs From An Image?
Image: By Detectandpreserve, from Wikimedia Commons /// Hammerhai1 via youtube /// By Spencer Wright (Flickr: Morris Oxford (RK 6284)), via Wikimedia Commons /// By Navigator84, from Wikimedia Commons

About This Quiz

As a car aficionado, you will already know that MG is a revered brand in automobile circles. 

The company was formed way back in 1924 by founder, Cecil Kimber. But why MG? Well, Kimber chose the initials MG first to acknowledge his employer, William Morris and second to mark the business he owned, Morris Garages. And hence the name MG was born. 

And soon, MG was making vehicles for the public. But they did more than that. MGs were often entered into races; in fact, an MG won the 1933 Mille Miglia, an Italian race. In doing so, MG became the first marque that was not Italian to win the prestigious event. 

After that event, MGs quickly became very popular, even gaining a famous customer in the form of the Duke of Edinburgh, who bought his first MG in 1947.

By 1956, 100,000 MGs of various models had been made by the company and sold to a legion of fans across the globe. A little over 20 years later, this figure had risen to 1 million!

Over the years, there have been many MG models. The question is, could you name them from looking at a single image? 

Time to put on your thinking cap!

Good luck!

2005 MG ZR
By TuRbO_J from Adelaide, Australia (MG ZR-160), via Wikimedia Commons
What MG model is shown in this image?
2005 MG ZR
This hot hatch is actually a Rover 25, which was also manufactured by MG. After some styling changes and performance enhancements, such as a sports suspension, the MG badge was added and the model was given the name ZR. The top-of-the-range model had a 2.0-liter engine.
1965 MG BGT
1991 MG Maestro Turbo
1932 MG F2 Magna
1965 MG BGT
Paul Woodford via youtube
What MG model is shown here?
2005 MG ZR
1965 MG BGT
The BGT from MG was part of the BG range. It was produced from 1965 to 1980 and was powered by a 1.8-liter engine. The BGT was a fixed-roof 2-door roadster.
1991 MG Maestro Turbo
1932 MG F2 Magna
mg maestro turbo 1991
Peter Charlesworth via Youtube
Do you remember the MG here?
2005 MG ZR
1965 MG BGT
1991 MG Maestro Turbo
Only 500 units of the MG Maestro Turbo were produced by the company between 1989 and 1991. The Maestro Turbo was powered by a 2.0-liter turbo engine which gave it a 0-60 mph time of 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 128 mph.
1932 MG F2 Magna

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1932 MG F2 Magna
By Lars-Göran Lindgren Sweden, from Wikimedia Commons
Which MG is in this image?
2005 MG ZR
1965 MG BGT
1991 MG Maestro Turbo
1932 MG F2 Magna
Part of the MG F-series, the F2 Magna was a two-seat open tourer powered by a 1.2-liter engine.
1952 MG z-Type
MG Cars Channel via youtube
Which vintage MG is shown here?
1952 MG ZB Varitone
Introduced in 1953 and produced until 1958, around 36,000 of the ZB Varitone Model by MG were made. This MG model had a top speed of around 86 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 18.2 seconds. It was powered by a 1.5-liter engine.
1965 MG BGT
1991 MG Maestro Turbo
1932 MG F2 Magna
1935 - MG P-type Midget
WorldAutoMotors via youtube
Do you remember the model of this MG?
1952 MG ZB Varitone
1932 MG F2 Magna
1991 MG Maestro Turbo
1935 - MG P-Type Midget
A true classic from the '30s, the MG P-Type Midget was manufactured from 1934 to 1936. It came in two variants, a two-door coupe and an airline coupe which has some of the most beautiful lines of the era. The Midge was powered by either an 850 or 940 cc engine.

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2017 MG ZS
By Navigator84, from Wikimedia Commons
What MG model is shown in this image?
1935 MG P-Type Midget
1952 MG ZB Varitone
2017 MG ZS
The ZS is a subcompact SUV first released in 2017 under the MG name. It is powered by either a 1.0 or 1.5 turbo gas engine and is manufactured in China and Thailand.
1932 MG F2 Magna
1958 MG Magnette
By Vauxford, from Wikimedia Commons
Which vintage MG is shown here?
1935 MG P-Type Midget
1958 MG Magnette
The Magnette was a model from MG between 1953 and 1968. Four generations were produced during this period.
2017 MG ZS
2005 MG ZR
1932 MG M-type Midget
By Sicnag (1932 MG M type Midget), via Wikimedia Commons
Which MG is in this image?
1958 MG Magnette
2017 MG ZS
1965 MG BGT
1932 MG M-Type Midget
The MG M-Type Midget was produced by MG from 1929 to 1932. It was available as both a roadster and coupe.

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1939 MG VAMG 1½-Litre
By Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand (1939 MG VA Sedan.), via Wikimedia Commons
What MG model is featured here?
1922 MG M-Type Midget
1939 MG VA/MG 1½-Litre
Produced from 1937 to 1939, the MG VA was powered by a 1.6-liter straight four gas engine. It came in a number of body shapes including a 4-door saloon, 4-seater open tourer and a drophead coupe.
2005 MG ZR
1952 MG F2 Magna
1925 MG Old Number One
Youtube via WorldAutoMotors
Which MG is highlighted here?
1939 MG VA/MG 1½-Litre
1965 MG BGT
1925 Old Number One
Much debate surrounds this vehicle. Some say it was the first MG ever built, although it only came to light two years after the marque had already been in production. What is known is that it was built to race in sporting events. It was powered by a 1.6-liter engine.
1958 MG Magnette
1934 MG J-Type
By Sicnag (1932 MG J3 Midget Super Sports), via Wikimedia Commons
Do you remember the ID of this MG?
1934 MG J-Type
2494 examples of this two-door roadster were made by MG. In a short space of time, however, the J-Type saw four generations, with the second generation the most popular.
1925 Old Number One
1939 MG VA/MG 1½-Litre
2017 MG ZS

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2003 MG ZT V8
All Torque via youtube
Do you remember the MG here?
1925 Old Number One
1934 MG J-Type
2003 MG ZT V8
This executive vehicle was available as as a four-door sedan or 5-door wagon. A V8 model was released in 2003, powered by a 4.6-liter Ford engine.
1958 MG Magnette
1926 MG 1428 Super Sports
By Spencer Wright (Flickr: Morris Oxford (RK 6284)), via Wikimedia Commons
Do you remember the ID of this MG?
1926 MG 14/28 Super Sports
The MG14/28 Super Sports, produced from 1924 to 1927 included a 2-door, 2- and 4-seater open tourer and a two-door coupe. Each of these models were powered by a 1.8-liter side valve, four-cylinder gas engine which gave the car a top speed of 65 mph.
2003 MG ZT V8
1934 MG J-Type
1965 MG BGT
2005 MG XPower SV
By Niels de Wit from Ede, The Netherlands (2005 MG XPower SV) , via Wikimedia Commons
What is the ID for this MG model?
1926 MG 14/28 Super Sports
1939 MG VA/MG 1½-Litre
1998 MG ZR
2005 MG XPower SV
Based upon the Qvale Mangusta sportscar from Italy, the MG XPower SV was offered as an MG model for a three-year period. It was mostly produced in Modena, Italy and then each unit was finished in the United Kingdom. The XPower was powered by either a 4.6 or 5.0-liter DOHC V8 Ford engine.

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1932 MG C-Type
By Lothar Spurzem, from Wikimedia Commons
What model of MG is shown in this image?
1935 - MG P-type Midget
2005 MG XPower SV
1932 MG C-Type
This beautiful sports car was built by MG in the early 1930s. It was only powered by an 800cc engine which produced 44 brake horsepower.
1925 Old Number One
1961 MG Midget
Biswarup Ganguly, from Wikimedia Commons
What MG model is shown here?
1932 MG C-Type
1961 MG Midget
The Midget was manufactured by MG from 1961 to 1980 with four generations produced. A two-door roadster, the first generation was powered by a 948 cc engine which increased to a 1.1-liter engine the following year. Over 25,000 examples of the first generation MG were produced.
1958 MG Magnette
2003 MG ZT V8
1958 MG MGA Twin Cam
xboxgamer969 via youtube
Which MG is highlighted here?
1971 MG Midget
1958 MG MGA Twin Cam
Available as a two-door roadster or coupe, the MGA was extremely popular outside Britain, with over 95% of the over 100,000 built exported. Over its production run from 1955 to 1962, six distinct models were available including a Twin Cam version powered by a 1.6-liter engine.
2017 MG ZS
1926 MG 14/28 Super Sports

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1932 MG D-Type Midget
By Sicnag (1932 MG D-type Midget), via Wikimedia Commons
What MG model is featured here?
1965 MG BGT
2005 MG ZR
1958 MG MGA Twin Cam
1932 MG D-Type Midget
Only 250 of the D-Type Midget were produced by MG from 1931 to 1932, mostly as a four-seater roadster. The D Type was powered by an 847cc motor which only gave the car a top speed of 60 mph.
2001 MG ZT
By Detectandpreserve, from Wikimedia Commons
What MG vehicle is shown in this image?
1932 MG D-Type Midget
1932 MG C-Type
1958 MG Magnette
2001 MG ZT
This executive vehicle was available as as a four-door sedan or 5-door wagon. Entry level models were powered by a 1.8-liter gas engine.
1936 MG TA Midget
By Sicnag (MG TA MidgetUploaded by OSX, via Wikimedia Commons
Do you remember the ID of this MG?
2001 MG ZT
2005 MG ZR
1936 MG TA Midget
Built between 1936 and 1939, the TA Midget was part of the T Series from MG. It came in a number of body styles, including a two-door open roadster, and was powered by a 1.3-liter engine.
1965 MG BGT

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1995 MG F
Turn Eight via youtube
Do you remember the model of this MG?
1995 MG F
This rear-engined two-seat roadster was produced by MG from 1995 to 2002. The MG F received its power from either a 1.6- or 1.8-liter engine. Two generations were produced.
1936 MG TA Midget
1926 MG 14/28 Super Sports
1939 MG VA/MG 1½-Litre
1935 MG R-Type
By Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK (MG R Type 1935 2), via Wikimedia Commons
Do you remember the ID of this MG?
1995 MG F
1946 MG TA Midget
1935 MG R-Type
Built specifically as a competition car, the R-Type was powered by a 800cc engine. Interestingly, the body was made out of aluminum. It is a real looker as well!
1991 MG J-Type
2008 MG 3
AdamC3046 via youtube
What MG model is shown here?
1935 MG R-Type
2008 MG 3
This MG is a rebadged Rover Streetwise built by MG in China The first generation is powered by a 1.3-liter engine capable of 102 brake horsepower. It was only for sale in the Chinese auto market.
1965 MG BGT
2000 MG ZR

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1939 MG SA
Hammerhai1 via youtube
Do you remember the MG here?
2008 MG 3
1922 MG F2 Magna
1991 MG Maestro Turbo
1939 MG SA
Powered by a 2.3-liter straight six motor, the MG SA was a sporting saloon. Around 2,700 were made.
1973 MG MGB V8 Coupe
By Sicnag (1973 MGB GT V8 Coupe), via Wikimedia Commons
Which MG is in this image?
1973 MG MGB V8 Coupe
Produced from 1962 to 1980, the MG MGB was a two-door roadster with a number of variants. Over the years, different models evolved from the original MGB, including a V8 coupe with a 3.5-liter V8 engine.
1932 MG F2 Magna
1952 MG ZB Varitone
2003 MG ZT V8
1932 MG F-type Magna
Cartman22100 via youube
What MG vehicle is shown in this image?
1932 MG F-Type Magna
1,250 MG F-Types were built between 1931 and 1932. This six-cylinder sports car was powered by a 1.2-liter engine that produced 37 brake horsepower. The F-Type Magna was capable of around 70 mph.
1958 MG MGA Twin Cam
1973 MG MGB V8 Coupe
2017 MG ZS

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1936 MG N-type Magnette
By Vauxford, from Wikimedia Commons
What is the ID for this MG model?
1961 MG Midget
1965 MG BGT
1962 MG F-Type Magna
1936 MG N-Type Magnette
A four-speed manual sports car with a 1.2-liter engine, the MG N-Type Magnette had three body type options, all popular during the era. This included a 2 and 4-seat open tourer and a 4-seater coupe.
1928 MG 14-40
By Mick from Northamptonshire, England (MG Sports 14/40 1V 1928), via Wikimedia Commons
What MG model is shown here?
1963 MG N-Type Magnette
1928 MG 14/40
A three-speed manual sports car, driven by a 1.8-liter engine, the 14/40 was manufactured by MG from 1927 to 1929. Around 700 were built.
1958 MG Magnette
2001 MG ZT
1939 MG WA
By Charles01, from Wikimedia Commons
Do you remember the ID of this MG?
1989 MG SA
1928 MG 14/40
1914 MG J-Type
1939 MG WA
The largest and heaviest MG at the time, the WA was built between 1938 and 1939. It was similar to the SA but was larger. The WA was powered by a 2.6-liter gas engine.

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1949 MG Y-Type
By Sicnag (1949 MG Type YA Saloon), via Wikimedia Commons
Which MG is highlighted here?
1965 MG BGT
1949 MG Y-Type
Over 8000 Y-Type saloons were built from 1947 to 1953. There different types were built, the YA, Tourer and YB although the YA was far more prevalent. Y-Type MGs were powered by a 1.2-liter engine.
1939 MG WA
2005 MG ZR
1934 MG KN Magnette
MG Cars Channel via youube
Which vintage MG is shown here?
1934 MG KN Magnette
Produced for a period of two years between 1933 and 1934, the KN Magnette was a 4-door coupe. It was powered by a 1.2-liter engine capable of around 78 mph.
1949 MG Y-Type
1939 MG WA
2001 MG ZT
2010 MG 6
By Swoolverton, from Wikimedia Commons
What MG model is featured here?
1932 MG D-Type Midget
1928 MG 14/40
1934 MG KN Magnette
2010 MG 6
Produced by MG from 2010 onward, the MG 6 is part of the large family car segment and comes in two shapes - a GT/fastback and a notchback saloon. There have been two generations to date, the first of which was powered by a 1.8-liter gas or 1.9-liter diesel engine.

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2007 MG7
WorldAutoMotors via youtube
Do you remember the model of this MG?
2018 MG 6
1965 MG BGT
2007 MG 7
Built in China, the MG 7 was based on the Rover 75. The top of the range version was powered by a 2.5-liter V6 engine.
1925 Old Number One
2001 MG-Lola EX257
MGFRJ via youtube
Do you remember the MG here?
2017 MG 7
2001 MG-Lola EX257
Built with the help of Lola, the EX257 race car was purpose-built to take part in the 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans. It competed in 2001 but unfortunately, both cars were forced to pull out of the event with various mechanical problems.
1934 MG KN Magnette
1939 MG WA
2012 MG 5
CARWP by Jonathan Machado #BOLSONARO17 via youtube
What MG model is shown in this image?
2012 MG 5
The MG 5 is a compact car built by MG in China. It was first introduced in 2012 and is powered by a 1.5-liter gas engine.
2001 MG-Lola EX257
1949 MG Y-Type
2001 MG ZT

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MG L1 Continental Coupe
Youtube via MG Cars Channel
What is the ID for this MG model?
2012 MG 5
1934 MG L1 Continental Coupe
Just 100 examples were built of the L1 Continental Coupe in the early 1930s. They were mostly a two-tone color scheme, with canary yellow and black a favorite. The L1 was powered by a 1.0-liter six-cylinder engine which produced around 41 brake horsepower.
2001 MG-Lola EX257
1965 MG BGT
1985 MG Montego
ROVR via youtube
Do you remember the MG here?
1985 MG Montego
A flagship model of the MG range, the Montego shared the same engine as the Maestro. It was available as a four-door sedan.
1934 MG L1 Continental Coupe
2001 MG-Lola EX257
2007 MG 7
1982 MG Metro
By Bidgee, from Wikimedia Commons
What MG model is shown here?
1995 MG Montego
1965 MG BGT
2005 MG ZR
1982 MG Metro
First marketed in 1982, over 120,000 MG Metros were built until 1990 when the model was discontinued. The Metro was powered by a 1.3-liter engine and was based on the Austin Metro.

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1965 MG 1100 Saloon
MG Cars Channel via youtube
Which MG is in this image?
1982 MG Metro
1965 MG 1100 Saloon
Over 100,000 1100 Saloons were built by MG from 1962 to 1971. When it was released, it was described at the most advanced MG of all time. Powered by a 1.0-liter motor, the 1100 produced around 55 brake horsepower.
1939 MG WA
1934 MG KN Magnette
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By Detectandpreserve, from Wikimedia Commons /// Hammerhai1 via youtube /// By Spencer Wright (Flickr: Morris Oxford (RK 6284)), via Wikimedia Commons /// By Navigator84, from Wikimedia Commons