Mini Clubman R55 Cooper S Rear Bumper Trim Panel Lightning Blue - A63

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Clubman R55 Cooper S Rear Bumper Trim Panel Lightning Blue - A63 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for the rear section of the sporty S version of the Clubman R55 model. Finished in the factory Lightning Blue Metallic - A63 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged bumper without compromising on fitment or styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0442798-LB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0442798
• Substitutable numbers: 51120442798, 0442798
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Lightning Blue Metallic - A63
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the S version of the Mini Clubman R55, taking into account the characteristic body geometry and the sporty styling package. Its placement in the rear section of the vehicle ensures proper alignment of the body lines, correct fitment with the tailgate, lights, and side panels, as well as the preservation of original mounting points.

Thanks to a design consistent with Mini factory standards, the bumper works with original reinforcements, brackets, and mounting hardware, which facilitates bodywork and painting processes and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Color and finish Lightning Blue Metallic - A63

The factory Lightning Blue Metallic - A63 color is a distinctive, dynamic shade of blue with a metallic effect, often chosen for versions with a sportier character. Using original metallic paint:

• facilitates visual matching to the vehicle's existing paint coating,
• allows for limiting the scope of painting to the necessary minimum,
• ensures consistency of light reflection across the entire body surface.

For workshops and users, this means shorter repair times and greater predictability of the final result, which is particularly important for post-accident and restoration repairs.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bumper comes from dismantling, which means it is an original Mini part in used condition. Such components are valued in professional service centers for maintaining factory geometry, proper material thickness, and compatibility with other body elements. In practice, this translates into:

• easier adjustment of gaps and joint lines,
• stable mounting at factory points,
• reduced risk of stress and cracks after installation.

A used bumper is a good solution for repairs where reasonable cost is important, while simultaneously maintaining the original character of the vehicle and the proper operation of the entire rear zone.

Application in repairs and upgrades

Mini Clubman R55 Cooper S Rear Bumper Trim Panel Lightning Blue - A63 will work well both for standard replacement after a collision and for broader modernization of the rear body section, e.g., when upgrading from a lower-spec version to the S variant. The original bumper design allows for maintaining factory design assumptions regarding passive safety and aerodynamics, which is important for daily use and technical inspections.

Choosing an original element from the Bumpers and reinforcements group minimizes the risk of fitment issues that often occur with aftermarket parts having different profiles or dimensional tolerances.

Complementary Mini body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mini Bumpers and reinforcements category.

For a better understanding of when it is worth choosing original used components instead of refurbished replacements, the article describing the approach to repairing mechanical subassemblies may be helpful – you can find it here: Manual transmission failures – why an original used part is a more reasonable choice than regeneration.