A number of classic British cars could become extinct in the coming years as the amount of people owning these vehicles continues to fall.
Millions of drivers could be looking to ditch their vehicles in the near future as they become worn and motorists make the transition to electric vehicles.
However, this could see older models go extinct as motorists make the switch to more modern vehicles. According to new data, the Vauxhall Frontera could be gone from roads in one year.
At the end of 2023, there were just 737 Frontera models left on the road, a significant drop of more than 1,400 compared to four years ago.
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Drivers could soon see classic British cars disappear from roads
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The car, which was in production for 12 years between 1991 and 2003, could vanish from roads and driveways in the fourth quarter of 2025, based on current statistics.
The data was compiled using the average decline in car registrations by make and model from UK Government data on licensed vehicles between 2020 and 2023.
One non-British model, the Ford Maverick, could also disappear from roads at the same time as the Frontera, with only 358 registered Maverick models left in the UK.
Commenting on the data, Gerry Bucke, general manager at Adrian Flux, said car models will always eventually become obsolete, especially as trends pass and technology improves.
The Vauxhall Frontera could disappear from roads in the coming years
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He added: “Car enthusiasts and their positive spirit play an important role in ensuring that our automotive and engineering history continues to be passed on, and younger generations understand the influence of the British automotive industry.
“Along with the iconic Rover Metro, the next five to six years will mark the end of several British cars including a collection of British-manufactured Rover family models.”
Bucke added that these vehicles, which are often considered to be classics among car enthusiasts, could be “consigned to nostalgia within the next decade”.
A number of previously popular Rover models could also be on the chopping block, including the 400 Series, the 200 Series and the 75.
Three popular Rover models could be lost in the coming years
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Adrian Flux estimates that these vehicles could be removed from roads in late 2026 and early 2027, despite being wildly popular during its 101-year history.
There have been some suggestions that some vehicles could disappear sooner than the data estimates, including the Jaguar X-Type and S-Type.
Following the British brand’s controversial rebrand earlier this month, data has shown that in the immediate aftermath, the number of second-hand car sales has fallen.
Previous estimates from Adrian Flux predicted that the Renault Laguna and Peugeot 206 would be off the roads in the coming years as drivers turn their backs on these older vehicles.
However, the rapid decline in these vehicles was paused thanks to the Government’s decision to delay the 2030 deadline to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.
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The Jaguar X-Type may also not be long for British roads
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The 10 British cars closest to extinction
- Vauxhall Frontera – 2025 (Q4)
- Rover 400 – 2026 (Q3)
- Rover 200 – 2027 (Q2)
- Rover 75 – 2027 (Q2)
- Jaguar X-Type – 2027 (Q3)
- Jaguar S-Type – 2028 (Q2)
- Rover Maestro – 2029 (Q2)
- Rover Metro – 2031 (Q3)
- Vauxhall Cavalier – 2032 (Q2)
- Rover Montego – 2033 (Q3)
