Mini R53 Cooper S Checkmate Rear Side Window Decals Plates Set 7168897

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mini R53 Cooper S Checkmate Rear Side Window Decals Plates Set is an original set of decorative rear side window plates/decals, designed specifically for the Cooper S Checkmate version. This component is intended for installation in the rear part of the body, ensuring a consistent look with the Checkmate package and allowing you to maintain the factory character of your Mini vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7168897
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7168897
• Substitutable numbers: 7168897, 51147168897
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Fuses & Fuse Boxes

Purpose and fitment for Mini R53 Cooper S Checkmate

The rear side window plate set has been developed as equipment dedicated to the Checkmate version, ensuring it maintains the correct proportions, shape, and lines matched to the Mini R53 body. Installation in the rear area of the vehicle allows you to restore the car's original appearance or replace a missing element following previous body repairs.

The original Mini branding ensures compatibility with factory mounting points and maintains the correct geometry relative to the glass and seals. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, restorations, or returning the car to its catalog specification.

Technical and functional characteristics

The set includes a pair of plates designed for the rear side windows, allowing for simultaneous replacement on both sides to achieve a uniform visual effect. The components are prepared for outdoor conditions, and their construction is adapted to the stresses resulting from vehicle operation, including body vibrations and temperature changes.

Placement in the rear of the vehicle helps improve the stylistic consistency of the entire body – especially in cars where other elements of the Checkmate package are already present. Using original plates avoids issues with inaccurate fitment, which are common with universal aftermarket alternatives.

Benefits of using the original set

Choosing the original Mini rear side window plate set offers a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the consistent look of the Cooper S Checkmate version,
• secure fitment to the body lines and factory mounting points,
• easier work for body shops or painters during repairs in the rear of the car,
• reduced risk of unwanted gaps, stresses, and noises resulting from improper installation.

For owners concerned about the vehicle's resale value, it is particularly important that the use of original visual components positively influences the perception of the car by potential buyers. In this context, it is worth checking out the guide Original used parts vs. resale value – how not to lose money?, which explains why factory components are a beneficial choice.

Condition of the item and use in repairs

The rear side window plate set is offered as a used part, making it an attractive solution for budget-friendly yet high-quality repairs of the Mini R53 Cooper S Checkmate. Such components are particularly useful for:

• repairs after collisions involving the rear part of the body,
• restorations of collector cars or those being prepared for sale,
• replacing missing elements of the Checkmate package.

A properly selected, original component reduces the time spent on adjustments in the workshop and makes it easier to achieve a predictable final result after installation.

Modernization expansion within the electrical system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the electrical installation area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as various types of fuses, fuse boxes, or additional distribution modules, check out the available parts in the Mini Fuses and Fuse Boxes category.