Mini Countryman R60 Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Absolute Black Metallic - B11

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Countryman R60 Trunk Lid Tailgate Boot Lid Absolute Black Metallic - B11 is an original body component from the Tailgates category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Absolute Black Metallic – B11 color, it allows for maintaining consistent body styling and the correct geometry of the rear bodywork after repairing or replacing a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9811574-ABS
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9811574
• Substitutable numbers: 41009811574, 9811574, 41009806459, 9806459, 41009806253, 9806253
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Absolute Black Metallic - B11
• Category: Tailgates

Purpose and fitment for the MINI Countryman R60

The presented tailgate has been designed specifically for the MINI Countryman R60 model, taking into account the characteristic body lines and factory dimensions. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle ensures proper closing of the luggage compartment, compatibility with original hinges, locks, and seals, as well as correct edge alignment relative to the fenders and bumper.

By maintaining the OEM design, the tailgate works with factory mounting points and factory body geometry, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap adjustment. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where precision in component fitment is crucial.

Absolute Black Metallic – B11 color and aesthetic value

The factory Absolute Black Metallic – B11 color allows for an aesthetic match to a MINI body in the same shade, often reducing or simplifying the need for additional painting. Metallic black blends well with the characteristic MINI styling details, such as chrome trim, contrasting roofs, or sports styling packages.

In the case of body repair, maintaining the original color of the tailgate helps preserve the visual consistency of the car, which is important for both aesthetics and the potential resale value of the vehicle after the repair is completed.

Functional characteristics of the tailgate

The tailgate in the MINI Countryman R60 is responsible for the tight closure of the luggage compartment, proper airflow guidance behind the vehicle, and stable mounting of components such as lighting, emblems, or the rear wiper (depending on vehicle configuration). The design intended for rear body installation ensures:

• appropriate structural rigidity in the trunk area,
• the ability to correctly set the lock and latch,
• compatibility with seals and soundproofing elements,
• preservation of the factory lines of creases and edges.

Such properties are important from the point of view of both safety and the comfort of daily vehicle use (noise reduction, lack of leaks, proper closing).

Used condition and benefits of using OE parts

The item is offered in used condition, which in practice means real repair cost savings while maintaining a design consistent with MINI's factory specifications. Using an original tailgate from the same model generation allows you to avoid problems typical of aftermarket replacements, such as more difficult fitment or differences in the shape of the creases.

For body shops and individual users, this means shorter fitting time, less corrective work, and the ability to achieve an effect close to the factory state, while maintaining a reasonable repair budget.

Technical support and additional information about MINI

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your MINI and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or supplementary trunk interior elements, check the available parts in the Mini Tailgates category.

For a better understanding of the structural differences between older and newer generations of vehicles of this brand and the role of original body components, it is worth reading the article Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character, which discusses, among other things, the importance of OEM elements in maintaining the proper styling and functionality of the car.