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MOT Test Centres in Rossendale
21 MOT test stations in Rossendale, Lancashire (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (14%) test motorcycles, 5 (24%) test Class 7 vans and 14 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
21
#35 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
3
14% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
5
24% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Rossendale Stations Can Test
Of the 21 listed stations, 20 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Rossendale. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 5; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Rossendale (10), Bacup (3), Bury (3), Rawtenstall (2) and 2 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 5% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 20 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 19% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 5 | 24% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (7)
Stations in Rossendale authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2B MotorsStoneholme Road | Rossendale | BB4 8BA | 01706 211087 | 123457 |
| Crawshawbooth Motor Repairs LimitedWater Street | Rossendale | BB4 8AP | 01706 226686 | 123457 |
| Fourways MotorcyclesUnit 3 Pack Horse Garage | Bury | BL0 0JF | 01706 829428 | 123457 |
| J A Taylor Car SalesBury Road | Rossendale | BB4 6HL | 01706 217152 | 123457 |
| Jdh Motor RepairsUnit 5 Old Towns Yard | Rossendale | BB4 5JH | 01706 260865 | 123457 |
| Rossendale Mechanical ServicesUnit 4 Shawclough Garages | Rossendale | BB4 9JZ | 01706 215427 | 123457 |
| Waterside Auto CentreUnit 1 | Haslingden | BB4 5EN | 01706 260101 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (14)
Stations in Rossendale authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST 4 MOT & Tyres LtdUnits 1 & 2 Laneside Court | Rossendale | BB4 7NT | 07759 279604 | 123457 |
| AutopointFallbarn Road | Rawtenstall | BB4 7NT | 01706 212900 | 123457 |
| Edenfield MOT Station LimitedUnit 6 Bridge Mills | Bury | BL0 0RE | 01706 825572 | 123457 |
| Glen Service StationGlen Service Station | Bacup | OL13 0NN | 01706 873988 | 123457 |
| Gls Auto Care LimitedCoupland Street | Rochdale | OL12 8QQ | 01706 527711 | 123457 |
| Gta Automotive LtdUnit 1 & 2 | Rossendale | BB4 7BT | 01706 550607 | 123457 |
| Helmshore Road MOT CentreHelmshore Road | Rossendale | BB4 4DJ | not listed | 123457 |
| Holmefield Garage LtdUnit 8 | Rawtenstall | BB4 8EU | 01706 215940 | 123457 |
| Motor Services Rossendale LtdUnit 3 | Rossendale | BB4 8LZ | 01706 229096 | 123457 |
| Newline AutosUnit 1 | Bacup | OL13 0DB | 07723 054983 | 123457 |
| Shore Service StationShore Service Station | Bacup | OL13 9SL | 01706 873837 | 123457 |
| T K Autos LimitedUnit 1 Bridge Mills | Bury | BL0 0RE | 01706 825600 | 123457 |
| Wavel MOT StationWavel Mill | Rossendale | BB4 4NF | 01706 212264 | 123457 |
| Whitworth Bar Garage Ltd140 Market Street | Rochdale | OL12 8SZ | 01706 343294 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Rossendale
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 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| 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.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
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.
- 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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