1979 MG MGB Roadster
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 1976 MG B Roadster in Glacier White, front right, 2022-07-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 MG B Roadster by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 MG B Roadster (84940) by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 MG B Roadster in Glacier White, rear right, 2022-07-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MG B Roadster - interior, manual gearbox by Indie102, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 MG MGB Roadster is a 1.8-liter inline-4 convertible with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
The MGB measures 158.2 inches long on a 91.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L I4 (BMC B-Series) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.2 in |
| Width | 60 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 91 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 MG MGB Roadster with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 MG MGB. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 7, 1985 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: NON-USE OF SEAT BELTS SUBJECTS OCCUPANTS TO RISK OF INJURY IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN BRAKING.
Remedy: INSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.
NHTSA campaign 85V059000
Jul 19, 1982 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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".
Remedy: VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE, IF MISSING, WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V072000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1979 MG MGB
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1979 MG MGB. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 MG MGB. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.