Mini R56 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Hinge Left N/S Ice Blue - B28 7148896

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini R56 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Hinge Left N/S Ice Blue - B28 is an original, used boot lid hinge designed for the left side of the Mini body. This component ensures stable guidance and precise opening of the tailgate, maintaining the factory body geometry and color consistency in the Ice Blue - B28 shade. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, replacing a worn-out hinge, or completing the rear body section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2754281-ICE
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2754281
• Substitutable numbers: 2754281, 41622754281, 7148896, 41627148896
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Ice Blue - B28
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hinge is part of the Boot lids and rear parts group, responsible for supporting and guiding the tailgate during opening and closing. Mounted on the left side of the vehicle, it works in conjunction with the right hinge and gas struts, ensuring even load distribution and proper alignment of the tailgate edges with the body.

Thanks to its factory design, the hinge helps maintain the correct body line, reduces the risk of tailgate misalignment, and minimizes stress in the rear panel area. This is particularly important for precise gap adjustment and maintaining the tightness of the boot.

Ice Blue – B28 color and visual fit

The component is finished in the characteristic Ice Blue - B28 color, which makes it easy to match with Mini bodies in the same shade. In many cases, this allows for reducing or completely avoiding additional painting, which shortens repair time and lowers costs.

The factory surface finish helps maintain a consistent look for the rear of the vehicle, and the properly matched shade contributes to the aesthetics of the entire tailgate, especially during staged repairs.

Benefits of using an original hinge

Using an original Mini boot lid hinge offers a number of practical advantages:

• preservation of factory mounting geometry and tailgate operation,
• reliable tailgate guidance throughout the full range of opening,
• easier gap adjustment and alignment with the rear bodywork,
• color consistency with the body in the Ice Blue - B28 shade,
• suitability for accident repairs and replacement of worn components.

The used nature of the part makes it an economical solution while being technically matched to the Mini's construction, which facilitates installation and subsequent operation.

Application in rear body repairs

This hinge is suitable both for the local replacement of a damaged component and for broader reconstruction of the vehicle's rear section. It can be used for:

• repairs after collisions involving the tailgate,
• regeneration of the boot opening mechanism,
• completing missing parts after tailgate disassembly,
• restoring full functionality and tightness of the luggage compartment.

Thanks to the original design, the hinge works well with factory gas struts, locks, and seals, which translates into stable operation of the entire tailgate assembly.

Repair expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional hinges, mounts, or structural tailgate elements, check out the available parts in the Mini Boot lids and rear parts category.

If you want to combine the repair or upgrade of your car with a more environmentally conscious approach and better understand how using used components affects your carbon footprint, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts, which discusses the practical aspects of using recycled parts in the automotive industry.