Side Panel Mini R55 R56 R57 Front Right Wing Fender O/S Dark Silver - 871

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper R56 R57 Right Fender Dark Silver Metallic - 871 is an original body part from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the right front side of the vehicle. This used, factory fender in the Dark Silver Metallic - 871 color allows for maintaining a consistent body style and the correct front-end geometry of the Mini car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2754726-DS1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2754726
• Substitutable numbers: 41352754726, 2754726
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Dark Silver Metallic - 871
• Category: Fenders

Intended Use and Fitment

The presented fender has been specifically designed for Mini Cooper models of the R56 and R57 generation, taking into account the characteristic body line and factory mounting points. Its placement on the vehicle is the front right side, ensuring proper alignment with the bumper, hood, sill, and passenger door.

The original construction allows for installation in place of the factory part without the need for bodywork modifications, which reduces repair time and minimizes the risk of body geometry issues.

Color and Paint Finish

The fender is in the factory color Dark Silver Metallic - 871, characteristic of many Mini Cooper R56/R57 configurations. The metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with other body elements in the same shade, which in many cases allows for minimizing the scope of paintwork or focusing solely on correction and polishing.

For body and paint shops, this means easier shade matching and predictable paint behavior during preparation for potential repainting.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The fender belongs to the Front Fenders category, meaning it is responsible for protecting the front wheel arch, guiding the body line, and ensuring the proper seating of adjacent components. The design includes factory mounting points to the Mini body, which facilitates:

• precise alignment of gaps between the hood, bumper, and doors,
• stable mounting without additional adapters,
• maintaining the factory rigidity of the front body section.

A used part allows for economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restorations.

Practical Application and Benefits

Using an original right front fender for the Mini Cooper R56/R57 is a beneficial solution for both private users and professional service centers. The main advantages include:

• factory fit to the Mini body line,
• preservation of the vehicle's original styling character,
• potential to reduce the scope of paintwork due to color matching,
• easier quality control of installation thanks to the predictable geometry of the part.

For Mini owners, this means a quicker return of the car to full visual and functional condition, and for workshops – an efficient installation process and a lower risk of complaints related to fitment.

Related Products and Technical Knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other parts from the front fenders category for your Mini, check the available parts in the Mini Front Fenders category.

For those interested in a deeper understanding of the structural differences between older and newer generations and the impact of original body parts on the character of a Mini car, the article will be helpful: Classic Mini vs. Modern MINI – How Has the Design Changed and Which Original Mini Parts Help Preserve Their Character.