diff --git a/test/pytests36/AxisMr.py b/test/pytests36/AxisMr.py
index 329156fa..87a1dd55 100644
--- a/test/pytests36/AxisMr.py
+++ b/test/pytests36/AxisMr.py
@@ -43,7 +43,8 @@ def __init__(self, axisCom, url_string=None):
             # Dummy read to give the IOC time to start
             try:
                 vers = float(self.axisCom.get(".VERS"))
-                if vers >= 6.94 and vers <= 7.09:
+                # 7.09 is rounded to 7.0900001xxx; use 7.091
+                if vers >= 6.94 and vers <= 7.091:
                     self.hasFieldSPAM = True
                     self.isMotorMasterAxis = False
                 else: