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When downshifting, make darn sure you are stopped before shifting from 2nd gear to first. My sister took dad's Midget for a drive without knowing this. It jacked up the tranny. The stick shift had to be held in place (forcefully) when in reverse. According to the local English car garage, it would have taken $1800 to fix (10 yrs ago). I've slept since then and can't remember his explanation about MG's transmissions. The car was a hoot to drive! Just be prepared for MG's idiosyncracies.
The tranny's been rebuilt so hopefully no problems there.
Live to love, love to live.
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