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MOT Test Centres in Rother
40 MOT test stations in Rother, East Sussex (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (23%) test motorcycles, 10 (25%) test Class 7 vans and 23 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
40
#37 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
9
23% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
25% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Rother Stations Can Test
Of the 40 listed stations, 38 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 Rother. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Bexhill on Sea (10), East Sussex (7), Battle (6), Robertsbridge (3) and 11 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 | 9 | 23% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 23% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 38 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 15% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 25% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (17)
Stations in Rother 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels MOT and Service Centre Limited8A Brett Drive | Bexhill-On-Sea | TN40 2JP | 01424 212684 | 123457 |
| Ashdene Garage LimitedLondon Road | Hurst Green | TN19 7QR | 01580 862000 | 123457 |
| Auto Repairs Bexhill1 Beeching Rd | Bexhill on Sea | TN39 3LG | 01424 218833 | 123457 |
| Carcraft MOT and Service Centre Limited143A South Undercliff | Rye | TN31 7LP | 01797 222525 | 123457 |
| Flimwell GarageUnit 4/6 Ockham Business Units | Robertsbridge | TN32 5RD | 01580 830200 | 123457 |
| Foster Motors LimitedStation Garage | Battle | TN33 0DE | 01424 774612 | 123457 |
| Just Motor CareNorth Ridge | Hastings | TN35 4HH | 01424 461309 | 123457 |
| M K Motor Services LimitedUnit E3 | Bexhill | TN40 2JP | 01424 733111 | 123457 |
| Mick Gould Commercials LimitedRoyal Oak Garage | East Sussex | TN5 7PJ | 01580 879799 | 123457 |
| Motor 4 U LimitedSunnybank Garage | Flimwell | TN5 7QR | 01580 879666 | 123457 |
| Rds Motorcycles LtdRye Wharfe | Rye | TN31 7TE | 01797 225161 | 123457 |
| Rye van & Rural Vehicle Servicing LimitedHobbs Garage | East Sussex | TN31 6TS | 01797 260622 | 123457 |
| Skinners of RyeHarbour R0AD | East Sussex | TN31 7TE | 01797 223334 | 123457 |
| Stiles Garage Battle Ltd2 To 3 Upper Lake | Battle | TN33 0AN | 01424 773155 | 123457 |
| The MOT CentreRye Harbour Road | Rye | TN31 7TE | 01797 223606 | 123457 |
| The Motorcycle Man LimitedUnit 2 | Bexhill on Sea | TN39 5JG | 01424 893543 | 123457 |
| Top Plant Hire LimitedStable Works | Robertsbridge | TN32 5SP | 01580 860630 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (23)
Stations in Rother 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Mechanicals and Recovery339 London Road | Bexhill on Sea | TN39 4AJ | 07918 165548 | 123457 |
| Adam's MOT CentreUnit 14 Beeching Park Industrial Estate | East Sussex | TN39 3UR | 01424 217171 | 123457 |
| Bavarian MotorsportBridge Garage Workshop | Sedlescombe | TN33 0QB | 01424 870202 | 123457 |
| Becra AutocareUnit 1 | Northiam | TN31 6QT | 01797 253023 | 123457 |
| Bexhill MotorsTerminus Road | Bexhill on Sea | TN39 3LR | 01424 229900 | 123457 |
| Bjl Motorservices LimitedUnit 3C | Bexhill on Sea | TN39 3LG | 01424 733337 | 123457 |
| Cripps Corner GarageStaplecross | Robertsbridge | TN32 5RY | 07510 683466 | 123457 |
| E O Culverwell LimitedStation Road | East Sussex | TN32 5DG | 01580 880567 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited21A Station Road · Formula One Autocentres | Bexhill on Sea | TN40 1RE | 01424 211115 | 123457 |
| Gibbs Reed Garage MOT Centre12B Gibbs Reed Farm | Wadhurst East Sussex | TN5 7HE | 01580 201691 | 123457 |
| Guestling GarageWinchelsea Road | Hastings | TN35 4LW | 01424 834758 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit23 King Offa Way · Kwik Fit | Bexhill on Sea | TN40 2AE | 01424 212255 | 123457 |
| Motest Southern LimitedUnit 2 | Bexhill on Sea | TN40 1LP | 01424 218080 | 123457 |
| Mount Pleasant MOT CentreNinfield Road | Bexhill on Sea | TN39 5JG | 01424 893344 | 123457 |
| Rye Performance & MotorsportThe Workshop | Iden East Sussex | TN31 7UT | 01797 280088 | 123457 |
| Scants Motor Services LimitedUnit 5 Burnside Mews | East Sussex | TN39 3LE | 01424 212171 | 123457 |
| Senalac Garage LimitedStation Approach | Battle | TN33 0DE | 01424 775824 | 123457 |
| Smith and Humphrey Limited75 Ninfield Road | Bexhill on Sea | TN39 5BB | 01424 210746 | 123457 |
| Vicarys of Battle Ltd32 High Street | Battle | TN33 0EH | 01424 772181 | 123457 |
| Whatlington GarageWoodmans Green Road | Battle | TN33 0NL | 01424 870307 | 123457 |
| Whatlington GarageCackle Street | Brede | TN31 6DY | 01424 870651 | 123457 |
| Wilmoths CitroenTelham Service Station | Battle | TN33 0SH | 01424 775111 | 123457 |
| Yeomans5-7 Beeching Road | East Sussex | TN39 3LG | 01424 237170 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Rother
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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