Mini R60 R61 Side Panel Fender Front Left Wing N/S Royal Grey Metallic - A48

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mini R60 R61 Side Panel Fender Front Left Wing N/S Royal Grey Metallic - A48 is an original body component designed for the precise replacement of a damaged panel. This part comes from the Mini series and, as an OEM component, ensures a perfect fit with the body lines and maintains the factory geometry of the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9805643-ROG4
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9805643
• Substitutable numbers: 41009805643, 9805643
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Royal Grey Metallic - A48
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment

The presented side panel is a front left fender designed for installation on the front body section of the Mini R60/R61 series. Its placement on the driver's side allows for the direct replacement of a damaged part without the need to interfere with the structure of other body components.

As a part from the Front Fenders category, it has been designed to work with factory mounting points, maintaining the correct gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper. This ensures that after proper installation, it is possible to achieve a consistent body line that meets the manufacturer's standards.

Color and finish Royal Grey Metallic - A48

The fender is finished in Royal Grey Metallic - A48, a color characteristic of many Mini R60/R61 configurations. The metallic paint coating ensures an aesthetic appearance and facilitates matching with the vehicle's existing paint, especially if the car has the same color code.

In practice, this means the possibility of reducing the scope of paint work – in many cases, local blending or polishing is sufficient, which helps shorten repair time and optimize service costs.

Characteristics of the used part

This is a used part sourced from dismantling, which represents a reasonable compromise between quality and repair cost. The original Mini construction ensures proper panel rigidity, compatibility with factory mounts, and correct body line alignment after installation.

Choosing a used OEM fender is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where both maintaining factory body parameters and controlling the repair budget are important.

Benefits of using an original Mini fender

Using an original left fender for the Mini R60/R61 brings a number of practical benefits:

• factory fit to the body shape and mounting points,
• maintenance of proper gaps between body elements,
• visual consistency with other body panels,
• reduction in the scope of body and paint work thanks to the ready-made Royal Grey Metallic - A48 paint,
• possibility of economical repair while maintaining OEM standards.

For users planning a more extensive repair of the vehicle's front, it is worth considering other body elements available in the Mini Front Fenders{data-blogs=category} category, which will facilitate comprehensive part matching.

Application in repairs and cost optimization

A used fender in the factory color is suitable for both accident repairs and for correcting corrosion spots or local mechanical damage. This allows for limiting the need for a full repaint of the entire element, thereby shortening the vehicle's downtime in the workshop.

If you want to further optimize service costs using parts from dismantling, it is worth checking out the guide on our blog: how to effectively reduce repair costs with used parts. To compare repair strategies in other brands, the article on the evolution of Volkswagen engines and the use of used parts may also be helpful, as it shows a practical approach to economical car maintenance.

Summary

The Mini R60 R61 Side Panel Fender Front Left Wing N/S Royal Grey Metallic - A48 is a functional solution for drivers and workshops looking for an original body component at a reasonable price. Proper fitment, factory color, and construction in accordance with Mini standards allow for a repair that is technically correct, aesthetic, and economical.