MINI Cooper One R55 R56 Heated Right Door Wing Mirror O/S Sparkling Silver - A60

MINI Cooper One R55 R56 Heated Right Door Wing Mirror O/S Sparkling Silver - A60 is an original body component from the Exterior Mirrors category, designed for installation on the driver's side of a right-hand drive vehicle. This used component ensures a factory fit, maintaining the correct geometry, viewing angle, and heating function, which translates into safe and comfortable vehicle operation in various weather conditions. It is a practical solution for MINI owners who want to restore full functionality and a consistent body appearance without compromising on build quality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-2755638-SS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2755638
• Substitutable numbers: 51162755638, 2755638
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Sparkling Silver Metallic - A60
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Technical specifications and fitment

The presented mirror has been designed specifically for the MINI Cooper One R55 and R56 series, taking into account body construction requirements and driver ergonomics. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of improper alignment. The housing design ensures stability at higher speeds and appropriate rigidity, which is essential for the safety and durability of the component.

A significant feature is the integrated mirror glass heating function, which helps maintain good visibility in rain, snow, and at low temperatures. This allows the driver to clear water vapor and frost from the glass surface more quickly, improving driving comfort and reducing the need for manual mirror cleaning.

Exterior appearance and color

The mirror is finished in the Sparkling Silver Metallic – A60 shade, characteristic of the MINI palette. The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the factory body paint, allowing for a uniform, aesthetic look of the car without the need for additional painting (provided the car has the same color code). A properly matched shade contributes to the visual continuity of the vehicle's side line, which is particularly important when replacing a single element after a collision or operational damage.

The mirror housing has been designed to reduce air turbulence and noise at higher speeds while maintaining the compact and dynamic side line typical of the MINI. As a result, the component not only restores functionality but also maintains the car's original stylistic character.

Functionality in daily use

The heated mirror on the right side of the vehicle is crucial for safety when driving in urban and extra-urban traffic. The properly selected glass curvature and adjustment geometry support the observation of blind spots and adjacent lanes, which facilitates overtaking, lane changing, and parking maneuvers. The efficient heating system reduces the time required to achieve full surface clarity, which is especially important during the autumn and winter seasons.

As an original MINI part, the mirror is compatible with factory electrical harnesses and the vehicle's control system (within the scope provided by the specific version's equipment). Consequently, replacing a damaged mirror with this model allows for maintaining functionality consistent with the car's configuration, without the need for installation modifications.

Condition, origin, and service application

The offered component comes from dismantling and is a used product, which is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such elements are often chosen for post-accident repairs, spot body renovations, or restoring a car to its pre-damage state when the priority is compliance with the factory design and reducing service costs.

The mirror will work well both in the case of replacement after mechanical damage to the housing or glass, and when it is necessary to restore the heating function after a failure. Using an original element from the same model series reduces the risk of fitment issues and also supports maintaining the vehicle's value by preserving the consistency of body parts.

Expanding your MINI configuration – Exterior Mirrors group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your MINI and need other elements from the same group, such as mirror housings, mirror inserts, or complete adjustment assemblies, check the available parts in the Mini Exterior Mirrors category.

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