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1979 Mg MGBProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1979 Mg MGB, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1979 Mg MGB has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1979 Mg MGB recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mg.

Best & worst years

1979 vs. every other MGB year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MGB median. How we score

'68'69'72'73'75'76'77'78'79'80
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What MGB owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER #85V059000 REGARDING SEATBELTS:FRONT WAS PRINTED OFF THE INTERNET. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND HAD PROBLEMS HAVING THE RECALL WORK PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR…
Complaint 10172557 · Nov 3, 2006
SEAT BELTS JAMS. WAS PUT ON LIST FOR RECALL REPLACEMENT BY JAGUAR CARS SEVERAL YEARS AGO, THEN WAS TOLD THAT ROVER WAS NOW INCHARGE OF ALL RECALLS. ROVER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING YET REGARDING THE SEATBELT RECALL.
Complaint 701812 · Jan 3, 1999

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