Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Boot Lid Trunk Grab Handle Hyper Blue Metallic A28

Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Boot Lid Trunk Grab Handle Hyper Blue Metallic A28 is an original body component designed for the rear section of Mini R50, R52, and R53 series vehicles. The trim in the attractive Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 color allows for a visually cohesive finish of the trunk lid, maintaining the car's factory character. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the aesthetics of the vehicle's rear after damage or component replacement.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0148454-HYB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0148454
• Substitutable numbers: 7114521, 51130148454, 0148454, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Hyper Blue Metallic - A28
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment

The trim has been designed specifically for Mini R50, R52, and R53 series models, ensuring proper fitment to the trunk lid geometry and correct alignment with other body components. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle makes this element both visually and functionally significant – it covers a section of the lid edge and contributes to the styling line of the car's rear.

Thanks to its factory origin, the trim maintains characteristic proportions and shape, which facilitates installation without the need for modifications. This is a beneficial solution for body shops and individual users who expect a predictable result after replacing the part.

Color and finish Hyper Blue Metallic - A28

The Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 color is a characteristic, dynamic shade used in Mini models, allowing for consistency with the original body paint. The metallic structure of the coating ensures appropriate color depth and correct light reflection behavior on the trim surface.

Choosing the trim in this specific color reduces the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has factory paint in the same shade. This is a practical advantage for post-accident repairs or minor visual corrections, where time and the reduction of additional painting costs are important.

Component characteristics and installation

The trunk lid trim belongs to the group of body components mounted in the rear part of the vehicle, in the trunk lid area. Its construction is adapted to the serial mounting points in the Mini R50, R52, and R53, which promotes stable seating on the bodywork. The product comes from the Trunk lids and rear segment, making it consistent with the factory design concept of the rear bodywork.

The used condition means that the item has been previously operated, which is important when planning installation work and any surface preparation. This type of part is a good choice for repairs where maintaining original geometry and reducing costs compared to new components is key.

Practical application and benefits

The use of this trim allows for:

• restoring the cohesive appearance of the rear bodywork after mechanical damage or corrosion,
• maintaining the original Mini styling in the characteristic Hyper Blue Metallic color,
• preserving the correct fitment of elements in the trunk lid area,
• reducing the scope of painting work during repairs in the same paint shade.

For users who care about aesthetics and technical correctness of repairs, choosing an original trunk lid trim is a favorable compromise between quality and replacement cost.

Expanding rear bodywork repairs

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 trims, covers, or components mounted on the lid, check the available parts in the Mini Trunk lids and rear category.

If you want to better plan service work on your car and are interested in when it is worth reaching for aftermarket components, the guide article When is it worth replacing an alternator with a used one: a practical guide for drivers, which discusses a practical approach to selecting used parts, may be helpful.