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1980 MG MGB Roadster

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1980 MG MGB – front Unverified
Photo: 1976 MG B Roadster in Glacier White, front right, 2022-07-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the MGB (rubber bumper era) (1974–1980); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1976 MG B Roadster in Glacier White, front right, 2022-07-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1974 MG B Roadster by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1974 MG B Roadster (84940) by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1976 MG B Roadster in Glacier White, rear right, 2022-07-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: MG B Roadster - interior, manual gearbox by Indie102, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1980 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 TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.8L I4 (BMC B-Series)
Displacement1.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions & Weight
Length158.2 in
Width60 in
Height51 in
Wheelbase91 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1980 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

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1980 MG MGB

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1980 MG MGB. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 11, 1998 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELT RETRACTOR RECALLED.”

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 1980 MG MGB. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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