Mini Cooper One R56 R56N Trunk Lid Tailgate Gas Pressurized Spring 7148902

The Mini Cooper One R56/R56N tailgate gas strut is an original part of the rear lid lifting system, ensuring smooth and controlled opening and closing of the tailgate. Thanks to its precise fit to the Mini body construction, this tailgate spring strut guarantees stable support for the boot lid and comfortable everyday use. As part of the Tailgate and Rear Parts group, it is an important functional element of the rear body area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7148902-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7148902
• Substitutable numbers: 51247148902, 7148902, KZ
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and Function in the Vehicle

The presented gas strut has been designed specifically for the Mini Cooper One R56 and R56N models, where it is responsible for securely holding the boot lid open. This element stabilizes the movement of the lid, limits its dropping, and supports the driver during everyday use of the luggage space.

As a part of the rear bodywork area, the strut works with the hinges and lid construction, ensuring:

• controlled opening and closing of the boot lid,
• adequate support for the lid in the open position,
• increased comfort of operating the rear part of the vehicle.

Construction and Fit for Mini

The Mini tailgate gas strut has been manufactured as an OEM part, meaning it complies with the manufacturer's factory standards. The construction is adapted to the geometry of the Mini Cooper One R56/R56N body, ensuring that installation occurs at the manufacturer-designated mounting points, without the need for modifications.

Precise fit translates to:

• correct operating characteristics of the lid throughout its full opening range,
• stable operation under typical operating conditions,
• preservation of the vehicle's original rear-end ergonomics.

Characteristics as a Used Part

The offered strut comes from the category of used Mini parts, allowing for an economical replacement of a worn component while maintaining the original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful when the factory strut loses its efficiency, and the boot lid starts to sag or requires excessive force to open.

Choosing an original, used part allows for maintaining the vehicle's structural consistency and avoiding fitment issues typical of random aftermarket replacements with uncertain parameters.

Benefits of Installing a Mini Tailgate Strut

Using this strut in a Mini Cooper One R56/R56N brings a number of practical benefits in everyday operation:

• Improved ease of use – the tailgate opens and stays up in a predictable and convenient manner.
• Safety of use – reduced risk of the boot lid suddenly dropping during loading.
• Preservation of original operating characteristics – original design matched to the weight and geometry of the lid.
• Economical restoration of the rear bodywork's functionality without interfering with other components.

Support for Selection and Further Expansion of the Rear Body Area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area in your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as tailgate hinges, locks, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the Mini Tailgate and Rear Parts category.

For users who want to consciously and safely buy used components online, a practical guide describing how to select parts by OEM numbers and a strategy for verifying offers may be useful – you can find it in the article Safe Online Purchase of Used Car Parts – A Step-by-Step Guide.