I have been on the road forty four years and had my fair share of almost losing control of vehicles even on dirt roads,snow covered and even ice.
You may be old but I bet your fitter and more active than me! I think I'm about 90 in terms of agility at the moment!I checked your details and you still have a way to go to catch me as I am possibly the oldest petrol head here
It's great that you have found a car that makes one more involved in the driving experience and would think that the MR is the exact opposite to the big blocks you used to drive.