Mini Cooper R50 Front Seat Cloth Fabric Passenger Molette Tartan Red Left N/S

Mini Cooper R50 Front Seat Cloth Fabric Passenger Molette Tartan Red Left N/S is an original interior component designed for the left side of the vehicle, perfect for maintaining a consistent cabin look. This used part from the Seats and Benches category allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged seat while maintaining the characteristic red interior finish of the Mini. It is a practical solution for those who want to restore the factory configuration without the costly reconstruction of the entire interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-7136291
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7136291
• Substitutable numbers: 52107136291, 7136291
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat construction and purpose

The described seat is designed as a front-row seat for the left side, which is crucial for matching the specific body configuration of the Mini Cooper R50. The construction of the seat base and backrest is adapted to the factory mounting points, ensuring that installation is straightforward and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Using an original seat ensures correct passenger position geometry, maintenance of the proper seat height, and the correct operation of the adjustment mechanisms provided for this model.

Molette Tartan Red upholstery – material characteristics

The seat is finished with red fabric upholstery in the characteristic Molette Tartan Red pattern, typical for stylized Mini versions. The fabric used was factory-selected for this model's interior, which makes it easy to maintain color consistency with other cabin elements. The fabric upholstery provides breathability and stable body support, which is particularly noticeable during longer trips and dynamic city driving.

Choosing an original seat with Molette Tartan Red fabric allows you to avoid shade or texture differences that often appear with replacements or reupholstered seats. This is a beneficial solution both in terms of aesthetics and utility – you preserve the factory character of the interior while restoring full functionality to the passenger seat.

Practical application and installation benefits

The installation of this seat is particularly recommended in situations where the existing seat has been mechanically damaged, worn out through use, or no longer meets visual expectations. Using an original Mini component allows you to:

• restore the correct passenger position relative to the dashboard and floor,
• maintain a consistent interior look while preserving the red styling,
• maintain compatibility with factory mounts and seat hardware.

For Mini Cooper R50 owners, this is also a way to perform an orderly cabin upgrade – replacing a single seat with an original element from the same styling series is much simpler than a complete interior rebuild. The used OEM seat represents a reasonable compromise between cost and preserving the original character of the car.

Integration with other seats and the Mini interior

By choosing this passenger seat, you can consistently recreate or complete an interior configuration that uses red fabrics. In practice, this means that after installation, the cabin retains a uniform look, without accidental differences in color or material structure. This is especially important for cars where not only functionality counts, but also the recognizable, characteristic Mini style.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front seating area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional seats, backrests, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and Benches category.

How to build a premium interior with used seats

When selecting a used seat, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the upholstery pattern, the placement on the vehicle, and the fit with other cabin elements. This allows you to refresh the interior in a controlled manner without giving up the manufacturer's original solutions. If you want to better plan your cabin upgrade, including the selection of seats, steering wheels, and multimedia from the secondary market, the following guide will be helpful: Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.