CarVerify

Free Car Check

RAM 446M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,970 mi
Last recorded38,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or 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 446M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
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

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,970 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 35,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,823 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,798 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

rust starting on edges of floors

Fail 7 Sep 2021 35,786 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lock tabs not surcure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing holed by old repair plate on inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

rust starting on edges of floors

Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,913 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,707 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,692 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

play in both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

play in both front king pins

play in n/s/f bottom king pin ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,052 miles

Front tyres old and wearing on inner edges and sidewalls perishing will need changing soon

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,919 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 27,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in o/s/f trunion

Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 25,172 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 446M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 446M, 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 446M?

You can check the full history of RAM 446M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RAM 446M registered?

RAM 446M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RAM 446M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 446M shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAM 446M 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 446M. 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.