Reuse if in good condition; replace the perimeter weatherstrip if worn for best sealing.

Free shipping to all 50 US states with fast transit, the hatch crated upright with the glass faces padded; the verified review below reports it packed well and arriving without damage.

Austin Mini Tailgate for Sale

Name: Austin Mini Tailgate for Sale
Brand: Mini
SKU: vaz684

Used Complete Rear Hatch, MINI Cooper/Cooper S R50/R53

Code: vaz684

In Stock
Free Shipping to All 50 States, Fast Transit
Glass, Defroster, Latch, and Struts Verified Before Packaging
R50/R53 Hatchback Application Confirmed by VIN
100% Fitment Verified Before Every Order Ships
No Core Charge
15 Day Replacement Warranty

$699.00 In Stock

About the Austin Mini Tailgate

This full OEM rear hatch assembly ships with the heated glass, inner paneling, latch and lock hardware, lift supports, and wiring pigtails as shown, per the live page. It bolts directly to the OEM hinge and latch points, the defroster and wiper circuits plug in with their connectors, it uses the stock weatherstrip for a watertight seal, and it ships assembled to protect the glass, ready for paint and badges.

Why MINI Owners Replace the Tailgate

Rear-end taps, rust along the lower seam, and shattered glass are how hatches die, and on a hatchback the tailgate is half the car's face. Per the page, factory sealing cuts wind noise and water ingress, correct latch alignment restores smooth open-and-close action, and the heated glass brings back rear visibility in cold, wet weather.

Things to Confirm Before Ordering

Your body style: per the live FAQ this fits the 2-door hatchback only, not convertible or Clubman
Your weatherstrip: per the live FAQ, reuse if in good condition and replace the perimeter seal if worn
Your spoiler plan: per the live FAQ, OEM Cooper S/JCW spoilers are compatible with the correct brackets

What Is Included, What Is Not Included

Detail	Description
INCLUDED	The complete hatch assembly: heated glass, inner paneling, central latch/lock, hinges (2), lift struts (2), and wiring pigtails, per the live page.
NOT INCLUDED	Perimeter weatherstrip where worn, badges, plate garnish, and paint.
Tools You Need	Basic hand tools and a helper to hold the hatch at the hinges; per the live FAQ, no programming, just plug in the connectors and verify hatch-ajar switch operation.

Vehicle Compatibility

Detail	Description
MINI Cooper/Cooper S, R50/R53 2-door hatchback (donor 2002)	Direct application, VIN confirmed
Convertible and Clubman	No, per the live FAQ; different gates
Classic Austin Mini	Different vehicle entirely; this hatch fits the BMW-era car
Reference Application	2002 MINI Cooper/Cooper S (R50/R53)

Fitment Assistance

Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN. R50 Cooper or R53 Cooper S, hatchback body confirmed, and the spoiler bracket question answered before the assembly ships.

Condition and Inspection

This is a used hatch, inspected before shipping:

Heated glass checked intact, defroster grid verified
Latch and lock cycled, alignment confirmed
Hinges and lift struts checked for action and hold
Panel checked straight, lower seam inspected for rust
Photos provided before purchase

Why Buy from Us

Naming honesty: R50/R53 application stated plainly under the listing's title
Every function cycled before the box closes
Assembled shipping that protects the glass, per the page
Free shipping to all 50 states, no hidden fees
No core charge
15 day replacement warranty

Vehicle	MINI Cooper/Cooper S (R50/R53 hatchback)
Body Style	2-door hatch, not Convertible/Clubman
Electrical	Rear defroster and wiper connectors (pigtails)
Hardware	Central latch/lock, hinges (2), lift struts (2)
Trim	Accepts OE badges, plate garnish, inner trim panel
Application	2002 Austin Mini Tailgate, per the live page tag
Sku	vaz684
Price	$699.00

Will it fit convertible or Clubman models?

No-this is for the 2-door hatchback only.

Do I need new seals?

Any programming needed?

Will the spoiler line up?

Is this for the classic Austin Mini or the new MINI?

Which years does the R50/R53 hatch cover?

What exactly arrives in the box?

How does it ship?

15 Day Replacement Warranty

Covered:

Glass, defroster, latch, or strut failures present at delivery and not disclosed
Wrong application shipped due to our fulfillment error

Not Covered:

Damage from installation, collision, or corrosion after delivery
Weatherstrip, badges, trim garnish, and paint, which are not included
Labor and paint costs of any kind

To file a claim, contact us within 15 days of delivery at (240) 301-0095 or support@vazautosolutions.com.

Function Cycled, Glass, defroster, latch, and struts verified
Application Honest, R50/R53 hatch scope stated plainly
Verified Owner Reviews, First-gen and R53 installs on record
Free Shipping All 50 States, No hidden fees or surcharges
No Core Charge, Nothing to return
15 Day Warranty, Assembly covered from delivery date

Austin Mini Tailgate for Sale

Used Complete Rear Hatch, MINI Cooper/Cooper S R50/R53