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MOT Test Centres in Havering
60 MOT test stations in Havering (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 11 (18%) test motorcycles, 15 (25%) test Class 7 vans and 38 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £40-55 is typical.
Stations listed
60
#10 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
11
18% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
15
25% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
11 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Havering Stations Can Test
Of the 60 listed stations, 57 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 Havering. Motorcycle riders have 11 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 15; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 11; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Romford (29), Rainham (14), Essex (8), Hornchurch (6) and 2 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 11 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 11 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 57 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 11 | 18% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 15 | 25% | £58.60 |
Where the 60 Havering stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (22)
Stations in Havering 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen & Hall Motor Engineers LimitedUnit 7 | Romford | RM7 0HX | 01708 764725 | 123457 |
| Allen FordJutsums Lane | Romford | RM7 0ER | 01708 778904 | 123457 |
| B S AutosUnit 4A | Romford | RM3 0BY | 01708 386334 | 123457 |
| Crow Lane Autos LtdUnit 6 Crow Lane Industrial Estate | Romford | RM7 0EE | 07863 181937 | 123457 |
| Elm Park Vehicle Engineers205 New Road | Rainham | RM13 8SJ | 01708 551853 | 123457 |
| Essex Mot.comUnit 4, K9 Industrial Estate | Essex | RM13 9YH | 01708 559001 | 123457 |
| Ferry Lane Motors (UK) LtdUnit 10 K9 Estate | Rainham | RM13 9YH | 020 3518 9818 | 123457 |
| GB Hybrid Ltd184A New Road | Rainham | RM13 8RS | 01708 925696 | 123457 |
| Gidea Park Motoring Centre226-232 Main Road | Romford | RM2 5HA | 01708 737832 | 123457 |
| Hales Commercial LtdUnit 3 | Romford | RM7 0ES | 01708 725013 | 123457 |
| J & R AutosUnit C10 | Rainham | RM13 8DE | 01708 525114 | 123457 |
| Johns of Romford46-50 London Road | Romford | RM7 9QX | 01708 726048 | 123457 |
| Lt MOT LtdUnit 9F | Rainham | RM13 9UL | 01708 553487 | 123457 |
| N/A249 London Road | Essex | RM7 9NB | 01708 752111 | 123457 |
| New Road MOT Testing Station LtdUnit 10D Noakes Industrial Estate | Essex | RM13 9EB | 07878 600397 | 123457 |
| Prime MOT Centre184 New Road | Rainham | RM13 8RS | 07534 463333 | 123457 |
| Ricks Car CareSullens Farm | Upminster | RM14 2DQ | 01708 227577 | 123457 |
| Rmd Garage LtdUnit 6 Guardian Centre | Romford | RM3 8FD | 07495 951166 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell ToyotaGallows Corner | Romford | RM3 0DZ | 01708 697946 | 123457 |
| VariousGallows Corner | Romford | RM3 0BX | 01708 334999 | 123457 |
| Wheelies Motorcycles Service and RepairsUnit A9 | Rainham | RM13 8DE | 01708 609281 | 123457 |
| Z & I Motors LtdUnit 3 & 4 | Rainham | RM13 8UA | 07510 139012 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (38)
Stations in Havering 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; £40-55 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 MOT Essex Ltd123 Abbs Cross Lane | Hornchurch | RM12 4XR | 01708 459716 | 123457 |
| A & S Autos (Romford) Ltd21 Richmond Road | Romford | RM1 2DX | 01708 734425 | 123457 |
| A J Servicing LimitedThe Moorings Garage | Essex | RM11 3UB | 07500 978400 | 123457 |
| A2B Autocentre95-103 Upminster Road South | Rainham | RM13 9AA | 01708 521818 | 123457 |
| Advance Motors Romford144 London Road | Romford | RM7 9QL | 01708 722311 | 123457 |
| Bb Motors Solution Ltd376-382 Brentwood Road | Romford | RM2 5TD | 01708 607300 | 123457 |
| Beam MOT Centre21 New Road | Essex | RM13 8DJ | 01708 550100 | 123457 |
| Cardrome GarageThe Cardrome | Hornchurch | RM12 4EU | 01708 474208 | 123457 |
| Colwood Motors (UK) LtdFairkytes Ave | Hornchurch | RM11 1XS | 01708 456485 | 123457 |
| Combined Motor Services185-187 Hornchurch Road | Hornchurch | RM12 4TE | 01708 448993 | 123457 |
| Cranham Garage38-40 Front Lane | Upminster | RM14 1XW | 01708 221704 | 123457 |
| Dat TyresUnit A3-A5 Suttons Business Park | Rainham | RM13 8DE | 01708 525577 | 123457 |
| Dymond Mot's128 Upminster Road | Essex | RM12 6PL | 07762 802022 | 123457 |
| Emaan Traders Lrd43 New Road | Rainham | RM13 8DR | 01708 553354 | 123457 |
| Ernrick Motors Ltd241 Elm Park Avenue | Hornchurch | RM12 4RX | 01708 441450 | 123457 |
| Essex Pride AutosEssex Pride Autos | Rainham | RM13 7RS | 01708 553568 | 123457 |
| Gallows Corner Services LimitedUnit 1 The Parade | Romford | RM3 0EX | 01708 377522 | 123457 |
| Gidea Motors Ltd77 Balgores Lane | Romford | RM2 5JP | 01708 746001 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin Ltd279-289 London Road | Romford | RM7 9NP | 01708 772730 | 123457 |
| Grays20-28 London Road | Romford | RM7 9RB | 01708 752511 | 123457 |
| Group 1 Volkswagen RomfordA12 Colchester Road | Romford | RM3 0GU | 01708 330540 | 123457 |
| Grove Garage84 Douglas Road | Hornchurch | RM11 1AR | 01708 726518 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre245-249 South Street · Halfords Autocentre | Romford | RM1 2BE | 01708 729144 | 123457 |
| Harold Wood AudiUnit 1B, The Old Brickworks | Harold Wood | RM3 0HU | 01708 330725 | 123457 |
| Infront Autos Ltd8 Avenue Industrial Estate | Romford | RM3 0BY | 01708 377377 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit83 London Road · Kwik Fit | Romford | RM7 9QD | 01708 742217 | 123457 |
| Mastertec LtdUnit 1 Oakwood House | Essex | RM3 8TS | 01708 374222 | 123457 |
| N/AHainault Road | Romford | RM5 3AD | 020 8500 4144 | 123457 |
| Rainham Motors35-39 New Road | Rainham | RM13 8DR | 01708 524216 | 123457 |
| Renault RomfordGallows Corner | Romford | RM3 0EZ | 01708 794000 | 123457 |
| Robins & Day Romford134 London Road | Romford | RM7 9QU | 01708 764506 | 123457 |
| Romford Auto Services55 Brentwood Road | Romford | RM1 2EU | 01708 736555 | 123457 |
| Romford Motors248 Unit 2 | Essex | RM7 9EL | 01708 741112 | 123457 |
| Sytner Harold WoodAshton Road | Romford | RM3 8UA | 01708 371234 | 123457 |
| T & S Autos Garage LimitedUnit 1B Bernard Road | Romford | RM7 0HX | 07479 299786 | 123457 |
| Victoria Garage161-163 Victoria Road | Romford | RM1 2LX | 01708 744087 | 123457 |
| Williams Mercedes Specialist Limited16 Avenue Industrial Estate | Romford | RM3 0BY | 01708 346000 | 123457 |
| Zs Motors London LtdUnit 6 ,fordview Industrial Estate | Rainham | RM13 8ET | 01708 526820 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Havering
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
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. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. 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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