Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Hood Bonnet Engine Cover Panel Pepper White - 850

Visual condition of the part

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

Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Hood Bonnet Engine Cover Panel Pepper White is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Finished in the distinctive Pepper White color, it helps maintain a consistent, factory-original look and proper body line alignment. It is a practical solution for users looking for a perfectly fitted engine cover for their Mini.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7318364-PW1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7318364
• Substitutable numbers: 41617318364, 7318364
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Pepper White - 850
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for Mini

The presented hood is designed specifically for Mini Cooper R55, R56, and R57 series models, taking into account the geometry of the front bodywork. Its placement at the front of the vehicle ensures compatibility with factory mounting points and proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille.

Thanks to its design compliant with manufacturer standards, this component allows for maintaining the proper rigidity of the front body section and correct airflow over the engine compartment.

Pepper White color and aesthetic value

The hood is finished in the factory Pepper White color, characteristic of many Mini vehicles. This finish facilitates matching the existing body paint, which in many cases allows for reducing the scope of additional paintwork.

The uniform surface in the Pepper White shade helps maintain the car's consistent styling, and the correctly matched color helps restore the vehicle's aesthetics after a collision or body repair.

Functional characteristics and installation

As an item from the Hoods category, the Mini engine cover serves a protective function for the engine bay, shielding the power unit and auxiliary components from external factors. The design intended for installation at the front of the body allows for proper closing and interaction with the factory lock mechanism and hinges.

The product is in used condition, meaning it comes from disassembly and may show signs of wear typical for this type of part, while maintaining the functionality necessary for further use. This type of solution is often chosen as a cost-effective alternative to new body parts.

Benefits of using an original Mini hood

Using an original Mini engine cover in Pepper White offers a number of practical advantages:

• preservation of factory body lines and proper fitment of body panels,
• easier color matching to the existing paint,
• maintenance of the correct geometry of the front of the vehicle,
• protection of the engine compartment from weather conditions and contaminants.

For many Mini Cooper users, choosing an original hood in the correct color is a way to perform a technically correct repair while maintaining the car's characteristic appearance.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, reinforcements, or other hoods, check out the available parts in the Mini Hoods category.

To better take care of the durability of body and engine compartment components, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of the cooling system – you can find more practical tips in the guide Summer heat vs. cooling system: used radiators and fans as a guarantee of savings.