Mini Cooper R50 1 Front Sport Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Headrest Head Rest

Mini Cooper R50 1 Front Sport Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Headrest Head Rest is an original interior component designed for installation on the front driver or passenger seats. The leather finish ensures consistency with the factory upholstery and provides comfortable head support while driving. It is a practical solution both for replacing a damaged headrest and for completing the interior after seat modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1506918-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1506918
• Substitutable numbers: 52101506918, 1506918, 52107062864, 7062864
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and compatibility

The presented headrest is designed for installation on Mini Cooper R50 front seats, with the possibility of use on either the left or right side. The construction is based on the factory mounting standard used in this model, which facilitates fitting into the seat backrest guides and allows for maintaining the original geometry of the head position relative to the backrest.

Thanks to maintaining the serial form and dimensions, the headrest integrates well with the seat line without disrupting ergonomics or rear visibility. This is particularly important for maintaining passive safety and proper interaction with the backrest setting.

Material and finish

The headrest upholstery is made of genuine leather, matched to the Mini interior finish standard. The leather surface provides a pleasant tactile contact while being resistant to typical operational loads, such as frequent contact with hair or clothing.

The leather on the headrest works well with factory leather seats, creating a visually cohesive set. This makes it easier to keep the interior in an aesthetic condition after replacing a single element, without the need to interfere with other seat components.

Function and comfort of use

The leather front seat headrest plays a key role in cervical spine support and head stabilization while driving. The appropriately selected shape and height adjustment capability (realized by the mechanism in the seat backrest) allow for adjusting the headrest position to the driver's or passenger's height.

In daily use, the headrest improves comfort on longer routes, reducing neck fatigue and minimizing unwanted head movements on uneven road surfaces. This is particularly noticeable in cars used daily, where seat ergonomics have a direct impact on driving comfort.

Application in repairs and interior modifications

The element will prove useful when replacing a headrest after mechanical damage, upholstery wear, or when completing an interior after installing other seats from the Mini family. Since it is a part from the Other seat parts group, it can be used both in repairs restoring the factory condition and in light interior tuning projects where maintaining the original character of the cabin is important.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional headrests, guide elements, or complementary seat components, check the available parts in the Other Mini seat parts category.

Choosing a used headrest – what to look for

When selecting a used headrest for a Mini Cooper R50, it is worth verifying the compatibility of the construction with your existing seats and the condition of the leather surface. Proper fitting allows you to avoid play in the mounting and ensures the correct operation of the height adjustment mechanism. It is also good practice to compare the shape and stitching lines with the currently installed seats to maintain visual consistency of the interior.

If you are considering a broader cabin modernization project or interior tuning using used elements, a guide describing typical pitfalls when purchasing such parts may be helpful – you will find them in the article Buying used car parts • Most common mistakes when choosing tuning parts.

For owners of Mini cars from years considered youngtimers, planning to refresh the cabin using original components, additional tips can be provided by the entry Second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years, which describes practical modernization scenarios using dismantled parts.