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

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper Cabrio R57 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Chili Red is an original body component from the Boot lids and tailgates group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. It provides a functional solution for users seeking factory fitment, maintenance of body lines, and color consistency in the distinctive Chili Red - 851 shade. Thanks to its Mini brand origin, the tailgate maintains the correct geometry and compatibility with the R57 Cabrio model body structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2758392-CHRED1
• 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 tailgate is designed for installation in the rear body area of the Mini R57 Cabrio. Its placement in the rear zone of the vehicle ensures proper interaction with the hinges, lock, and trunk seal, which translates into airtightness and correct closing. The construction, based on Mini manufacturer solutions, allows for maintaining factory gaps, body lines, and proper alignment with the bumper and tail lights.

Color and body aesthetics

The tailgate is finished in the original Chili Red - 851 color, characteristic of sporty Mini configurations. Using factory paint in this shade allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for repainting, provided that other body elements are in the same color. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or replacing a damaged tailgate when the priority is to maintain a consistent look for the entire rear of the vehicle.

Product characteristics and condition

The tailgate comes from a Mini vehicle and is offered as a used component, which means it may show signs of normal wear typical for dismantled parts. This type of component is particularly attractive in situations where a favorable cost-to-quality ratio and maintaining the original body structure are important. A used tailgate is also a good solution for repairs where it is important to match the existing vehicle structure without interfering with the body geometry.

Application in repairs and upgrades

Replacing the tailgate in a Mini R57 Cabrio is important not only from an aesthetic point of view but also for functionality – a correctly selected element affects:

• the tightness of the luggage compartment and limiting the ingress of water and contaminants,
• stable closing and opening of the trunk,
• maintaining the proper rigidity of the rear body section,
• preserving the original stylistic line characteristic of the Mini Cabrio.

By using an original tailgate from the same model series, you can limit additional fitting work, which is important both in professional body and paint shops and for repairs carried out in stages.

Complementary Mini Boot lids and tailgates

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

Additional technical support

When selecting body elements, it is often helpful to understand how to identify parts by OEM numbers and the principles of their operation in the context of the entire vehicle. In this regard, it is worth using educational materials, such as the article on diagnostics and selecting components by catalog numbers, available here: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration. Although it concerns a different system, it shows a practical approach to working with part numbers and their replacements, which is also useful when selecting body elements.