Front Door Mini R50 R52 R53 Cooper Right O/S Panel Royal Grey Metallic - A48

Visual condition of the part

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

Front Door Mini R50 R52 R53 Cooper Right O/S Panel Royal Grey Metallic - A48 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front right side of first-generation MINI models. The Royal Grey Metallic – A48 paint finish ensures color consistency with the vehicle's body and facilitates professional post-accident repairs or vehicle restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7202912-ROG2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7202912
• Substitutable numbers: 41517202912, 7202912, 41517033210, 41517133944, 7033210, 7133944
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Royal Grey Metallic - A48
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for MINI R50 R52 R53

The presented front right door has been designed specifically for the MINI R50, R52, and R53 series, ensuring correct geometry, proper hinge, lock, and window mounting points, as well as accurate alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar. As a result, the body component maintains factory body lines, and installation does not require structural modifications.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front passenger-side area makes this part crucial for passive safety, lateral rigidity, and user comfort – a properly selected door reduces noise, ensures correct closing, and provides stable window operation.

Royal Grey Metallic A48 color and aesthetic value

The door is finished in the factory Royal Grey Metallic – A48 color, characteristic of many MINI configurations of this generation. The metallic paint coating allows for aesthetic matching to the existing bodywork, and with proper surface preparation, it can significantly reduce the scope of additional paint work.

For body shops and individual users, this means the possibility of faster repair completion, better shade matching to the rest of the body, and maintaining a consistent, factory-original vehicle appearance.

Technical characteristics and installation

As an item in the Doors and door panels category, the product is responsible for side protection, proper window guidance, and integration with seals and the lock. The design intended for front right-side installation ensures compatibility with factory hinges, door checks, and central locking systems (after transferring them from the previous door).

The door is in used condition, which is important when planning the scope of preparatory work – before installation, a standard bodywork inspection is recommended, including checking edges, mounting points, and preparing the surface for potential painting or coating correction.

Application in MINI repairs and restorations

The component is suitable for both post-accident repairs and body restoration of MINI R50, R52, and R53 vehicles that have suffered from corrosion, deformation, or mechanical damage to the front right door panel. Replacing the complete door shell with an original body component allows for the restoration of correct gap geometry, improved closing, and the reduction of acoustic and water leaks.

In workshop practice, using an original door in the correct color shortens repair time, facilitates the adjustment process, and reduces the risk of issues with hinge or lock alignment, which translates into a stable final result and greater user satisfaction.

Part number compatibility and identification

The product has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates clear identification in MINI catalogs and service systems. This allows the workshop or seller to quickly verify compatibility with a specific equipment version and vehicle model year, minimizing the risk of selecting the wrong body component.

Repair expansion – MINI doors and door panels

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your MINI and need other components from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional panels, check out the available parts in the Mini Doors and door panels category.

Technical knowledge and the secondary market

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