Mini R60 R61 Side Panel Fender Front Left Wing N/S Royal Grey Metallic - A48

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mini R60 R61 Front Left Fender Royal Grey Metallic - A48 is an original body part from the front fenders category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory color Royal Grey Metallic - A48, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct repair of the wheel arch without the need for costly painting of the entire part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9805643-ROG2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9805643
• Substitutable numbers: 41009805643, 9805643
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Royal Grey Metallic - A48
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and Fitment for Mini Bodywork

The presented fender has been designed as a structural component of the front Mini body, mounted on the driver's side. Its geometry is consistent with the body lines of the R60 and R61 models, ensuring proper alignment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and sill trims. This maintains the factory body line after replacement, with even gaps between components.

Its placement in the front left wheel arch area means the fender serves a protective function for the engine bay, electrical systems, and suspension components against water, mud, and road debris. Proper fitment of this part is crucial for both operational safety and reducing corrosion in critical body areas.

Royal Grey Metallic - A48 Color and Painting Aspects

The factory color Royal Grey Metallic - A48 is a metallic grey shade characteristic of many Mini configurations, complementing chrome elements and black styling accessories. Using the original metallic paint on the fender often allows for limiting the scope of painting work to potential shade matching, rather than painting the entire part.

For body and paint shops, this translates to shorter vehicle preparation times before delivery and a reduced risk of color discrepancies between the new fender and other body panels. In the case of accident repairs, maintaining the consistency of the Royal Grey Metallic shade is essential for the final visual appearance and the vehicle's value on the used market.

Characteristics of a Used OEM Part

This fender is an original Mini component, ensuring dimensional accuracy with factory mounting points and compatibility with accessories installed in the wheel arch. As a part from the aftermarket, it is a used item, which translates to a favorable cost-to-quality ratio and the possibility of quickly replacing a damaged panel without waiting for new replacements.

Compared to low-quality aftermarket alternatives, an original fender offers the correct metal thickness, appropriate rigidity, and predictable behavior during installation and gap adjustment. For workshops specializing in the Mini brand, this is important for repair repeatability and minimizing the need for additional bodywork adjustments.

Application in Body Repairs and Benefits for the Workshop

Replacing the front left fender is a common operation for repairs after side collisions and for advanced corrosion in the wheel arch area. Using an original part in Royal Grey Metallic - A48 allows for:

• reducing the time needed for body panel fitting and installation,
• limiting the scope of filling and surface preparation before painting,
• maintaining a consistent appearance of the Mini R60/R61 body line after repair,
• increasing the predictability of the final result compared to aftermarket parts.

For vehicle owners, this means a quicker return to operation and a more aesthetic repair outcome, especially important for cars maintained in good visual condition.

Support in Part Selection and Additional Information

When a vehicle is immobilized at a service center awaiting body parts, it is worth considering the use of used OEM components, which are often readily available. To better understand how this affects service order completion times and repair costs, read the article: Availability of Used OEM Parts and Repair Time in a Workshop.

If, during a comprehensive Mini body repair, you also plan to replace other front-end panels, such as those on the passenger side or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mini Front Fenders category.