Mini Cabrio R57 Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Chili Red - 851

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mini Cabrio R57 Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Chili Red - 851 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and tailgates group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Finished in the distinctive Chili Red - 851 color, it allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance and restoring the factory lines of the MINI Cabrio rear section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2758392-CHRED
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2758392
• Substitutable numbers: 41002758392, 2758392
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Chili Red - 851
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment

The presented trunk lid has been designed specifically for the MINI R57 Cabrio model, taking into account the body geometry and the characteristic construction of the vehicle's rear. Its placement in the rear area of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with the bumper, lights, and luggage compartment seals, which is important for both aesthetics and protecting the interior from weather conditions.

Thanks to its factory origin, the component retains the correct mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, corrosion corrections, or restoring the car to a condition close to the original.

Color and exterior appearance

The trunk lid is finished in the original Chili Red - 851 shade, characteristic of sporty MINI configurations. Using the factory color often allows for minimizing the scope of painting, which shortens repair time and can reduce its cost. A uniform color of the rear body section improves the visual consistency of the car and helps maintain the vehicle's high aesthetic value.

With proper preparation for painting and alignment with the rest of the bodywork, the trunk lid serves as a solid base for professional renovation of the rear body zone, both in cars used daily and in examples prepared for sale.

Characteristics of the used component

The trunk lid comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the manufacturer's original construction. Such components are often chosen as a reasonable alternative to new parts, especially in the case of older MINI generations, where the availability of new parts can be limited. A used trunk lid allows for an economical repair while maintaining factory mounting parameters.

In practice, this means the possibility of restoring full functionality to the rear body section while maintaining a favorable cost-to-quality ratio. The dismantled component is a good choice for both budget repairs and projects where maintaining the original vehicle specification is important.

Application in MINI body repairs

The trunk lid for the MINI R57 Cabrio will work particularly well in situations where there has been mechanical damage to the rear body section, deformation after a collision, or advanced corrosion. Using an original component from the Trunk lids and tailgates group makes it easier to maintain correct panel gaps, which is important for aerodynamics, tightness, and the overall quality of the repair.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your MINI and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or supplementary rear body components, check the available parts in the Mini trunk lids and tailgates category.

Support in selecting dismantled parts

When working with older MINI models, especially in the case of heavily used examples, dismantled parts often represent the most rational service solution. They allow for maintaining the original vehicle specification while reducing repair costs. To better understand the advantages of this approach and learn practical tips regarding the selection of used body components, it is worth reading the material: No parts at the dealership? How to handle repairs of older models using dismantled parts.