The MGs were really fun cars to drive. The issue was that they broke down all the time mostly because of bad electrical systems. Hence my comment about the Miata.
Another example of this is the Toyota MR2. It is also a small 2 seat sports car. What was even better was that the engine was in the rear just over in front of the rear axle. Even today the second version 1990s MR2s with the 2L turbo are worth $23-40K depending how many miles on the vehicle.
The problem with all of these cars though you really could not be more than about 5’ 8” to drive most of them. A buddy’s wife had a Miata. With the seat all the way back, I still was cramped and I am only 5’ 10”.
I’m 5’6” so the MG’s were perfect for me. I never owned one but I got to drive one of his whenever I wanted to. It was FUN! These country back roads were nice to zip along on in one with the top down on a summer day.