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M & L Richardson & Sons
MOT test station 45290 at Low Row Service Station, Low Row, Brampton CA8 2JE, in Cumberland. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
4 of 6
Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
3
10 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
2.2 miles
Fell View Garage Limited
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 45290
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Low Row Service Station, Low Row, Brampton
- Postcode
- CA8 2JE
- Council district
- Cumberland (151 listed stations)
- Region
- North West
- Map position
- full postcode · 54.9598, -2.6399
What M & L Richardson & Sons can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
M & L Richardson & Sons is an MOT test station at Low Row Service Station, Low Row, Brampton, CA8 2JE, in Cumberland (North West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 45290, and is authorised for 4 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 20 of the 151 stations listed in Cumberland hold Class 1 or 2, and 1 of the 10 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 49 authorised stations in the district and one of 3 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 147 of the district's 151 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Fell View Garage Limited, 2.2 miles away (Class 4). 3 other stations sit within 5 miles and 10 within 10 miles, which makes this a moderately served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 6.1 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records M & L RICHARDSON & SONS LIMITED (company number 04681129) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 27 Feb 2003 (23 years on the register), files full accounts, and its registered activity is 47300 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores. 13 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01697 746344. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to CA8 2JE, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fell View Garage Limited (district list)Fell View Garage, CA8 2NJ | Brampton | 2.2 miles | 123457 |
| Border van Hire Ltd (district list)Unit 1, CA8 1SW | Brampton | 4.5 miles | 123457 |
| C & C Barnett LtdUnit 16, CA8 1SW | Brampton | 4.5 miles | 123457 |
| Peter Allison Auto Repairs Ltd (district list)High Moor, CA8 9JL | Brampton | 5.5 miles | 123457 |
| Hayton Garage (district list)Hayton, CA8 9HR | Carlisle | 6.1 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- M & L RICHARDSON & SONS LIMITED
- Company number
- 04681129
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 27 Feb 2003 (23 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files full accounts; last made up to 30 Apr 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 47300 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
- Registered office
- BRAMPTON, CA8
- Outstanding charges
- 13
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7 station in North West
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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