- The problem
- The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
- The fix
- The dealer will check the exhaust manifold/catalyst system and carburetor and make any necessary repairs without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1975 MG MGB Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1975 MG MGB have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1978 for the carburetor system.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MGB year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1975 MG MGB recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1975 MG MGB yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All MGB yearsQuestions about the 1975 MG MGB
Does the 1975 MG MGB have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1975 MG MGB: carburetor system (April 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1975 MG MGB had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1975 MG MGB a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical MG MGB year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which MG MGB years have the most complaints?
1978 (2), 1979 (2), 1980 (1). See every MG MGB year compared.
What should I do if my 1975 MG MGB has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data