Mini Countryman R60 Boot Tailgate Trunk Lid Light White - B15

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Countryman R60 Boot Tailgate Trunk Lid Light White is an original body component designed for the rear of the vehicle, ensuring a factory fit and a consistent look for the car. This used tailgate in Light White - B15 allows for a technically correct post-accident repair or replacement of a worn-out part without interfering with the body geometry. It is a solution for those who want to maintain the original Mini design line while optimizing costs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9811574-LW
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9811574
• Substitutable numbers: 41009811574, 9811574, 41009806459, 9806459, 41009806253, 9806253, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Light White - B15
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment

The presented tailgate has been designed specifically for the rear body section of the Mini Countryman R60, ensuring it retains the correct mounting points, stampings, and characteristic proportions of the model. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the factory hinge construction, lock, and seals, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment.

The original origin of the component translates into proper alignment with the bumper, taillights, and roofline, which is particularly important in post-accident repairs where maintaining factory gaps and body geometry is crucial.

Color and visual aspect

The tailgate is finished in the factory color Light White - B15, characteristic of many Mini Countryman R60 configurations. Thanks to this, in many cases, it is possible to replace the component without the need for full repainting, which shortens repair time and reduces labor costs. The uniform shade of white allows for maintaining visual consistency of the body and an aesthetic appearance of the rear of the vehicle.

The used nature of the component means that the tailgate may show signs of wear typical of salvaged parts, however, it retains its structural functionality and is suitable for further use after proper installation and potential paint correction.

Technical and structural parameters

The tailgate belongs to the Tailgates and rear lids group, meaning it was designed as a load-bearing element closing the luggage compartment and working in conjunction with the body seal. The construction is intended for operation in the rear zone of the vehicle, taking into account the loads resulting from frequent opening and closing, as well as exposure to weather conditions.

Properly selected mounting points and edge geometry ensure correct adhesion to the body, which is important for trunk tightness, interior acoustics, and protection against corrosion at critical sheet metal contact points.

Benefits of using an original used tailgate

Using an original, used Mini tailgate allows you to combine cost control with maintaining factory body parameters. This is a particularly beneficial solution for repairing vehicles a few years old, where full restoration using new parts is not always economically justified. An original salvaged component also facilitates maintaining a consistent service history and can positively influence the subsequent assessment of the car by an appraiser or buyer.

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 other closing body elements, check the available parts in the Mini Tailgates and rear lids category.

Used condition and vehicle value

Choosing an original, used tailgate is a compromise between quality and cost, which often proves more beneficial than installing replacements of uncertain origin. Maintaining the original body structure and compliance with factory solutions can be important for the future resale of the vehicle, especially in the segment of cars like Mini, where the authenticity of the configuration counts.

To better understand the impact of using original used body components on the future value of the car, it is worth reading the article Original used parts and resale price – how not to lose money?, which discusses the practical aspects of such service decisions.