Now that the MG Midget and the Austin-Healey Sprite are gaining ground in the classic world, it seems wise to point out to potential buyers that such a small thing can rust 'nicely'. Not so strange of course when you consider that the 'newest' Midget has passed the thirties by now ... The car still looks nice on the outside, there can be anything wrong under the skin. And you can't see that without partially dismantling the little thing. The panel behind the front fender, for example. See the photo and words fall short? Another important place where it almost always goes wrong is where the front stop of the leaf springs is attached. Just lift the floor mat behind the seats ...