What year Datsun 180b Mk Ii is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1980 Datsun 180b Mk Ii has the highest pass rate at 58.3%, out of 4,103 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Datsun 180b Mk Ii MOT failures?

The most common Datsun 180b Mk Ii MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Datsun 180b Mk Ii — Reliability by Year

4,248 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1981 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Datsun 180b Mk Ii was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1981	—	—	145
1980	58.3%	11,543 mi	4,103

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