Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Can you fit me in at short notice?

Reviewers mention being fitted in at the last minute for an MOT and minor repairs. Ring 0161 795 8739 to check what's free today.

Will you tell me the cost before doing any work?

Reviewers describe the staff explaining what was needed and being transparent about what it would cost. Ask for the price before you agree any work.

Can I wait while the work is done?

One reviewer had their work done while they waited. It depends on the job and the parts, so ask when you book.

My MOT has run out. Can I still drive to the test?

In the UK you can drive to a pre-booked MOT test, as long as the car is roadworthy. Book first, then bring it straight in.

Unit 3, Sovereign Works, 98 Factory Lane, Blackley, Manchester M9 8AF. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.

Open seven days: 9am to 6pm, Sundays 10am to 4pm

Honest MOTs and repairs. Fitted in at short notice.

A workshop in Sovereign Works on Factory Lane, Blackley, open seven days. Reviewers mention polite, honest staff who explain the problem and the cost before the work starts.

Book an MOT Call 0161 795 8739

Spanners, sockets and a rag on a workshop bench

Sovereign Works

Unit 3, 98 Factory Lane, M9 8AF

4.7513 Google reviews

Seven days

Sundays too, 10am to 4pm

Short-notice MOTs

Short-notice bookings come up in 5 reviews

Polite and honest

Google picks out polite staff 14 times, honest 8

DVSA-registered

MOT test centre, trading since 2016

Ten minutes on the driveway before your MOT

Twelve things you can check yourself. Mark each one and your inspection sheet writes itself, ready to send with your booking or read out on the phone.

Your sheet is under the checks

Walk round the car1 to 4

Lights and indicators
Headlights, sidelights, indicators, and the brake lights with someone pressing the pedal.
Tyres
Tread across the middle of each tyre, and no cuts, bulges or cords showing.
Windscreen
Chips or cracks, especially in the driver's line of sight.
Number plates
Both plates clean, secure and easy to read.

From the driver's seat5 to 8

Wipers and screenwash
Wipers clear the screen cleanly, and the washer bottle is topped up.
Warning lights
Engine, ABS and airbag lights go out after starting.
Horn
A good, steady sound.
Seatbelts and mirrors
Each belt locks when tugged sharply; mirrors are secure and uncracked.

Underneath and on the move9 to 12

Handbrake
It holds the car on a slope without pulling it right up.
Brakes
No pulling to one side, grinding or squealing.
Leaks
A fresh dark patch under the car after it's stood overnight.
Exhaust
No heavy smoke and no loud blowing noise.

A red-brick mill and chimney beside the water — Red brick, iron and glass: the mill country north of the city centre.

Everything in a good light

The weaving sheds round here were roofed with north lights: glass turned to the steady northern sky, so nothing on the floor was hidden by glare or shadow. It's a fair description of what reviewers say about this workshop.

Explained before it's done
“Will explain any problems with your vehicle.” Cathal Breen
Straight about the cost
“Really transparent about what it cost.” Amina Helal
Fitted in at short notice
“Fitting me in last minute for an MOT and minor repairs.” Muhammad

Six bays under one roof

The jobs that come up in the reviews, from the yearly MOT to the handbrake that won't hold.

4.7 from 513 Google reviews

Read them on Google

“Outstanding service from start to finish. The team at North Manchester MOT Centre were professional, honest, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. It's refreshing to find a garage that is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about its customers.”

Muhammad Ahsan Butt, Google review

What the reviews mention most

Polite staff14
Friendly team9
Honest staff8
Last-minute appointment5
Helpful owner5
Handbrake issue4
Flexible scheduling3
Quick repairs3
Oil leak repair2

Topics and counts as Google shows them on the listing.

“Really friendly and helpful guys. Explained what i needed and were really transparent about what it cost. Work was all done while i waited. Very happy indeed with the service and will use them again.”
Amina Helal
“Super thankful for these guys fitting me in last minute for an MOT and minor repairs. A very efficient service with discounted price. Definitely recommend and will definitely be back when I have any issues.”
Muhammad
“Very professional and experienced mechanic. They explained everything that was going to happen and provided us with helpful advice on what to do and what to avoid to properly maintain and preserve our…”
Keno

Find Sovereign Works

Unit 3, Sovereign Works, 98 Factory Lane, Blackley, Manchester M9 8AF

Drivers come from Blackley, Harpurhey, Crumpsall, Moston, Cheetham Hill and Middleton. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.

Get directions Ring the workshop

Opening hours

Opening hours
Monday	9am to 6pm
Tuesday	9am to 6pm
Wednesday	9am to 6pm
Thursday	9am to 6pm
Friday	9am to 6pm
Saturday	9am to 6pm
Sunday	10am to 4pm

Before you bring it in

Need it in today? Ring Factory Lane.

Open seven days: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. Reviewers mention being fitted in at the last minute, so it's always worth a call.

Book an MOT or repair

0161 795 8739