[Mogodon]

I have both a 2004 (facelift) ZT and a 2004 Nissan K12 Micra.

Washed them both this morning (when you have, and have to park one car under a very large tree you very soon lose your love of our larger feathered friends).

They are both the same age to within a few months, and both on similar miles (126k & 121k) and I know the micra has never been garaged.

Unfortunately, I have to say the Micra has aged much better than the MG.

Corrosion.. ...

The MG has rust starting in the usual places on both sills, both rear suspension arms rusted out and been replaced along with all brake pipes.

The Micra on the other hand has not a spot of visible Corrosion anywhere and has not needed any major components replacing unlike the MG

In fact, washed, polished and buffed, the Micra looks the same as the day it rolled out the showroom.

The interior hasn't fared as well as the MG , BUT, it's had a lot more abuse (it's the general runaround and dog car) but is still very presentable.

Overall I am very surprised.