Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap Hyper Blue Metallic - A28

Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 is an original body component from the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, designed for Mini models. Finished in an attractive Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 color, it allows for a visually consistent restoration of the vehicle's factory appearance while maintaining proper access to the fuel filler.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0148459-HYB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0148459
• Substitutable numbers: 51170148459, 0148459
• Color: Hyper Blue Metallic - A28
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the fuel filler flap

The fuel filler flap in the Mini Cooper One R50 is responsible for protecting the fuel cap and filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage. A correctly selected component from this group ensures:

• stable closure of the fuel filler area,
• protection against dust, mud, and road salt,
• maintenance of the aesthetic side line of the bodywork.

In the case of the Mini, the flap is a visible body detail, which is why its proper selection in terms of model and color is important for both functional and visual reasons.

Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 color and visual matching

The applied Hyper Blue Metallic - A28 color is a characteristic metallic shade of blue, often found in Mini styling. Thanks to this, the flap allows for maintaining paint consistency within the rear fender and fuel filler area, without the need for additional painting of the entire element.

Selecting a flap in the same paint code reduces the risk of tonal differences and facilitates quick replacement of a damaged part, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or spot body restoration.

Product characteristics and condition

The offered flap belongs to the Fuel filler covers and accessories group, which means it has been designed for proper fitment with the filler neck and the surrounding Mini body sheet metal. As a used part, it retains its factory geometry and construction, which facilitates trouble-free installation in place of the original part.

This type of component is particularly useful for:

• replacing a damaged or cracked flap after a collision,
• restoring the completeness of the bodywork after disassembly,
• supplementing missing elements in Mini Cooper One R50 restoration projects.

Installation aspects and practical benefits

The fuel filler flap for the Mini Cooper One R50 is structurally prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which helps to limit adaptation work. Maintaining the original form facilitates correct alignment of gaps relative to the fender and proper operation with the opening mechanism.

In practice, using an original flap in the correct color translates into:

• shorter body repair time,
• reduced scope of paint work,
• maintaining a consistent appearance of the vehicle's side section.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, hinges, or additional masking elements, check the available parts in the Mini fuel filler covers and accessories category.

Part selection and technical knowledge

To select a fuel filler flap as precisely as possible, it is worth using paint markings and vehicle data. Information about part numbers and their replacements can also be helpful, allowing you to verify the compatibility of the element with a specific version of the Mini Cooper One R50.

For users who want to better understand the role of the filler area in the entire vehicle fuel system, a guide describing the construction and operation of the fuel system will be useful – more information can be found in the article "Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration".

If you care about the conscious selection of body elements in terms of paint markings and catalog data, a practical guide on online shopping, which discusses verifying components by numbers and paint codes, may also be helpful – check the material on safe selection of parts by OEM numbers and paint codes.