Mini Countryman R60 Hood Bonnet Engine Cover Panel Royal Grey Metallic - A48

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mini R60 Bonnet Engine Cover Royal Grey - A48 is an original body part designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. The paint in the Royal Grey Metallic - A48 shade ensures color consistency with the factory Mini palette, making it easy to match with the existing body paint. A used OEM part is a good solution for post-accident repairs and for replacing a worn or damaged bonnet.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9805935-ROG1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9805935
• Substitutable numbers: 41009805935, 9805935
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Royal Grey Metallic - A48
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Technical characteristics of the Mini front bonnet

The presented bonnet is factory designed as a body part mounted on the front of the vehicle. The construction is adapted to the Mini R60 geometry, allowing for proper alignment with the fenders, grille, headlights, and bonnet latch. This preserves the vehicle's body line and ensures correct gaps between body panels.

The Royal Grey Metallic - A48 shade comes from the original Mini paint palette, facilitating visual matching when replacing a single element without the need for a full repaint of the entire front of the car. In many cases, local paint matching is sufficient to achieve a cohesive visual effect.

Purpose and compatibility with Mini

The bonnet is designed for Mini vehicles, meaning it retains factory mounting points and is compatible with original hinges, gas struts, and latches. This allows for installation that is close to the factory standard, without the need for structural modifications.

Its original origin from the Mini range helps maintain the proper rigidity of the front body section and the correct functioning of crumple zones. This is important both for safety and for subsequent bonnet adjustment at a body and paint shop.

Condition of the part and application in repairs

The product is marked as used, making it a practical choice for economical repairs where cost reduction compared to a new OEM part is a priority. A used bonnet can be a good solution for:

• repairs after a collision damaging the front of the vehicle,
• replacing a part with visible signs of corrosion or previous repairs,
• restoring a car to a factory-like condition after unprofessional modifications.

Choosing an original Mini bonnet from the secondary market allows for maintaining the factory body geometry, which facilitates subsequent gap adjustments and proper closing of the engine cover.

Part identification by numbers and SKU

For precise part selection for a specific vehicle, you can use designations such as the OEM part number, interchangeable numbers, and the product SKU. Using these identifiers helps verify compatibility with a specific equipment version and year of the Mini R60, which is particularly important when ordering parts online or consulting with a service center.

If you want to better understand how to correctly select used OEM parts by numbers and manufacturer designations, an article describing practical principles of part identification may be helpful – you can find more information in the material on selecting used OEM parts by numbers and VIN.

Why choose an original Mini R60 bonnet

Using original Mini body parts offers several significant advantages:

• maintaining the factory appearance of the vehicle's front and stylistic consistency,
• certainty of fit with the Mini R60 structure without additional modifications,
• easier bonnet adjustment at a service center due to predictable OEM geometry,
• potential to limit the scope of paintwork due to color compatibility of Royal Grey Metallic - A48.

If, as part of body repairs or upgrades, you also need other elements related to the protection of the lower body parts for this brand, check the available parts in the Mini Mud Flaps category.