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MOT Test Centres in Three Rivers
17 MOT test stations in Three Rivers, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (24%) test motorcycles, 6 (35%) test Class 7 vans and 9 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
17
#45 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
4
24% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
6
35% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Three Rivers Stations Can Test
Of the 17 listed stations, 17 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 Three Rivers. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 6; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. The stations are spread across Watford (5), Kings Langley (4), Rickmansworth (4), Abbots Langley (1) and 3 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 24% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 24% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 6% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 17 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 24% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 6 | 35% | £58.60 |
Where the 17 Three Rivers stations are
Every listed station in Three Rivers on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (8)
Stations in Three Rivers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clancy Plant HireClaire House | Uxbridge | UB9 6HZ | 01895 829701 | 123457 |
| Fairway Tyre & Auto Services (Rickmansworth)90 Uxbridge Road | Rickmansworth | WD3 8BW | 01923 721008 | 123457 |
| Imperial Auto Services LtdUnit 6 Langley Wharf | Kings Langley | WD4 8JE | 01923 238830 | 123457 |
| Langley Car & Commercial LimitedPrimrose Hill | Kings Langley | WD4 8HR | 01923 264769 | 123457 |
| Longhouse Service Station56 High Street | Abbots Langley | WD5 0RH | 01923 267477 | 123457 |
| New Road Service Station46-50 New Road | Rickmansworth | WD3 3EP | 01923 775144 | 123457 |
| Swift Services34 Marlin Square | Watford | WD5 0EG | 01923 260429 | 123457 |
| Ye Corner Tyres LimitedUnit 21A Tolpits Lane | Watford | WD18 9SP | 01923 510506 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (9)
Stations in Three Rivers 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; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots GarageBreakspear Road | Watford | WD5 0ER | 01923 260500 | 123457 |
| Biggerstaffs GarageGreen End | Rickmansworth | WD3 6AR | 01923 262591 | 123457 |
| Heronsgate Motors LtdHeronsgate Road | Chorleywood | WD3 5BW | 01923 282265 | 123457 |
| JapexUnit 3 Happy Valley Industrial Park | Kings Langley | WD4 8HD | 01923 260707 | 123457 |
| Johnson Motors5 Moor Park Ind Centre | Watford | WD18 9SP | 01923 233111 | 123457 |
| Langley AutocraftUnits Afg | Kings Langley | WD4 8HD | 01923 269456 | 123457 |
| Motor Masters1 Colne Cottage | Rickmansworth | WD3 9YB | 01895 825876 | 123457 |
| Rickmansworth Sports Cars LtdOxhey Drive | Watford | WD19 7SE | 020 8421 4100 | 123457 |
| Top Car Auto Repairs LtdUnit 4 Kenwood Farm | Hemel Hempstead | HP3 8SD | 01442 270088 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Three Rivers
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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. 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.
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