There have been 8 safety recalls for the MG MGB. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the MG MGB.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 MG MGB, 1978 MG MGB, 1979 MG MGB, 1980 MG MGB, 1977 Triumph TR7, 1978 Triumph TR7, 1979 Triumph TR7, 1980 Triumph TR7, 1981 Triumph TR7, 1977 Triumph TR8, 1978 Triumph TR8, 1979 Triumph TR8, 1980 Triumph TR8, 1981 Triumph TR8 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 MG MGB, 1979 MG MGB, 1979 MG Midget, 1978 Triumph Spitfire, 1979 Triumph Spitfire |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "vehicle identification number-basic requirements". ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 MG MGB, 1978 MG MGB |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: The overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 MG MGB, 1976 MG MGB, 1977 MG MGB, 1978 MG MGB |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1973 MG MGB, 1973 MG Mgbgt |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 7, 1985 | Seat Belts:front | 150,000 |
| Jul. 19, 1982 | Equipment:other:labels | 120 |
| Aug. 2, 1978 | Electrical System:wiring | 7,000 |
| Apr. 24, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 45,000 |
| Jun. 17, 1974 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 6,463 |
| Jan. 13, 1972 | Structure:body | 3,996 |
| Jan. 5, 1969 | Tires:markings | 5,450 |
| May. 23, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 47 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1980 MG MGB | 1 |
| 1979 MG MGB | 2 |
| 1978 MG MGB | 4 |
| 1977 MG MGB | 3 |
| 1976 MG MGB | 1 |
| 1975 MG MGB | 1 |
| 1973 MG MGB | 1 |
| 1972 MG MGB | 1 |
| 1969 MG MGB | 1 |
| 1968 MG MGB | 1 |