CarVerify

Free Car Check

RAM 18M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,726 mi
Last recorded50,726 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 18M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 50,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,508 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,998 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,857 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,418 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,882 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 41,881 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RAM 18M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAM 18M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RAM 18M?

You can check the full history of RAM 18M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RAM 18M registered?

RAM 18M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is RAM 18M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 18M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAM 18M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RAM 18M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.