Mini R58 Rear Electric Active Spoiler Trim Panel Midnight Black Metallic - A94

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini R58 Rear Electric Active Spoiler Trim Panel Midnight Black Metallic - A94 is an original body component from the Spoilers and wings category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. It provides a visually cohesive finish for the active spoiler, maintaining the factory body lines and the characteristic, dynamic look of Mini models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7400288-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7400288
• Substitutable numbers: 51627400288, 7400288, 51622759167, 2759167, 2758944, 2759177
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Spoiler
• Color: Midnight Black Metallic - A94
• Category: Spoilers & Wings

Purpose and function of the component

The active spoiler trim panel is dedicated to the rear body section of the Mini R58 with an electrically operated, retractable spoiler. It is responsible for the aesthetic and technical closure of the spoiler structure, masking the mechanism components and ensuring proper airflow guidance in the tailgate area.

Thanks to its factory fit to the Mini body lines, the panel allows for maintaining the original spoiler geometry, which is important both for stability at higher speeds and for the consistent appearance of the entire rear of the vehicle.

Color and visual fit

The component is finished in Midnight Black Metallic – A94, characteristic of the Mini paint palette. The metallic black provides a subtle yet expressive visual effect, blending well with both dark and contrasting body colors.

The choice of the original paint shade facilitates the integration of the panel with the existing car configuration – it minimizes the need for additional painting and allows for maintaining stylistic consistency of the rear part of the car, especially in combination with other body-colored elements.

Technical characteristics and installation

The panel is designed as a component dedicated to the active, electrically operated spoiler mounted at the rear of the body. The construction provides for cooperation with the factory extension mechanism, guides, and mounts, which translates into precise fitment and stable seating during spoiler operation.

As an original Mini part, the panel maintains the correct geometry of edges, mounting holes, and attachment points, which facilitates installation in place of the factory element. The used nature of the product makes it a cost-effective solution while maintaining compliance with the factory vehicle specification.

Application in Mini service and restoration

This active spoiler trim panel will work particularly well in situations where mechanical or visual damage to the rear part of the spoiler has occurred, e.g., as a result of a collision, scratches, or improper operation of the extension mechanism. Replacing the panel itself allows for restoring aesthetics and functionality without the need to purchase the complete spoiler assembly.

In service practice, this is a component often chosen during body restoration when the goal is to maintain the original look of the Mini R58 and the correct operation of the electric spoiler, without interfering with the trunk lid structure or the mounting system.

Complementary elements and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional trim panels, moldings, or other aerodynamic components, check the available parts in the Mini Spoilers and wings category.

For users who are preparing their car for the winter season or planning a broader inspection of used body and mechanical components, a service guide describing which elements are worth checking before the frost may be helpful – you can find it in the article Winter essentials: which used car parts are worth checking and replacing before the frost?.