Mini Cooper R50 R53 Fuel Filler Cap Surround Cover Fuel Tank Electric Blue

The Mini R50 Fuel Filler Cap Housing Electric Blue is an original body part from the fuel filler caps and accessories category, designed for Mini R50 series models. Finished in the attractive Electric Blue Metallic - 870 color, it provides an aesthetic and functional completion to the fuel filler area, ensuring a cohesive look with the rest of the car body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0148461-ELB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0148461
• Substitutable numbers: 51170148461, 0148461, 11285000
• Color: Electric Blue Metallic - 870
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and Fit for Mini R50

The fuel filler cap housing cover has been specifically designed for the Mini R50's construction, maintaining factory dimensions and mounting geometry. This ensures the part fits into the original body recess without requiring sheet metal modifications or additional adjustments.

As part of the fuel filler caps and accessories group, this product is responsible for protecting the filler area from external dirt and for aesthetically completing the vehicle's side profile. The design intended by the Mini manufacturer ensures compatibility with the standard flap and opening mechanism.

Electric Blue Metallic - 870 Color Scheme

The finish in the Electric Blue Metallic - 870 shade allows for color consistency with the factory body paint in this color variant. The metallic coating gives the part a modern character and complements the styling of the Mini R50.

Choosing the correct color for the cover is particularly important for accident repairs or localized bodywork restoration – using a part in the appropriate shade reduces the need for additional painting and facilitates a smooth color transition.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The fuel filler cap housing cover is offered as a used part, sourced from dismantling. These types of components are often chosen for maintenance repairs when the priority is to retain the original manufacturer's construction and materials while optimizing costs.

For body parts such as the fuel filler cap housing, it is important that the mounting points are stable and the edges that meet the car body have the correct shape – this affects proper alignment with the rest of the paneling and the seal in the filler area.

Practical Application and Benefits of Installation

Installing this cover is particularly advisable in situations where the original part has suffered mechanical damage, corrosion, or visible scratches. Replacement allows you to:

• restore the correct appearance of the car body side in the fuel filler area,
• maintain color consistency with the Electric Blue Metallic paint,
• ensure proper seating of the filler flap relative to the car body,
• reduce the risk of dirt accumulation around the filler.

For Mini R50 owners who care about aesthetics and want to keep their vehicle as close to its factory condition as possible, using an original cover in the correct color is a practical solution that combines protective function with the preservation of the model's characteristic appearance.

Fuel Filler Caps and Fuel System – Technical Knowledge

When working on the fuel filler area, it is worth paying attention to the condition of the entire refueling system and components that interact with the tank. For those who want to better understand the relationships between the filler, tank, and other components, the guide: Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair will be helpful. The article discusses diagnostics, part selection by catalog numbers, and principles of proper operation.

Other Mini Fuel Filler Caps and Accessories

If you are looking for other items from the fuel filler caps and accessories category dedicated to this brand, check out the Mini fuel filler caps and accessories available in our assortment. This will allow you to easily select compatible components for your model, maintaining the stylistic and technical consistency of the entire set.