Description
Visual condition of the part
The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.
Mini R50 Front Left Sport Seat N/S Half Leather Molette Backrest Cover Black is an original item from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front left side of the interior. The sporty profile, black upholstery, and leather finish create a cohesive, aesthetic, and functional module that allows you to restore the factory seat ergonomics in your Mini.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7136391-3
- Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7136391
- Substitutable numbers: 52107136391, 7136391
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
- Upholstery material: Leather
- Color: Black
- Category: Seats and Sofas
Purpose and fitment for Mini
The backrest has been designed as a front seat component for the driver’s side, maintaining the geometry specific to Mini R50 family models. The structure is prepared for installation in the factory seat frame, ensuring you maintain the original driving position, proper back support angle, and visual consistency of the entire interior.
As an OEM Mini part, the backrest complies with factory assembly standards and provides a safe base for the renovation or replacement of a worn-out sport seat component.
Construction, material, and color scheme
The backrest is made in a half-leather configuration, using leather upholstery in key contact areas. This design combines the durability and ease of maintenance of leather with the comfort typical of sport seats.
The black color of the upholstery allows for harmonious integration of the backrest into most factory Mini interior configurations, makes it easier to match with other seat elements, and reduces the visibility of typical signs of wear. This is a practical solution for cabin upgrades when you want to maintain a consistent, understated look.
Sporty character and ergonomics
The sport seat backrest in the Mini R50 was designed to provide stable back support during dynamic driving. The side profiling helps reduce body movement in corners, which translates into better vehicle control and more predictable driver reactions.
The sporty backrest design promotes a consistent driving position, which is important both in daily use and during more demanding driving. As a result, upgrading the seat with this component allows you to improve comfort and driving precision without interfering with other vehicle systems.
Application in interior renovation
This component works particularly well for partial seat renovation, when only the driver’s side backrest has been damaged. Replacing the backrest alone allows you to limit the scope of upholstery work, reduce vehicle downtime, and preserve the original character of the Mini cabin.
The leather upholstery facilitates ongoing maintenance – properly selected care products help keep the surface in good condition, which is important for heavily used sport seats.
Technical support and additional information
If you want to better plan your interior upgrade and compare different solutions based on used parts, you will find practical tips on choosing seats, steering wheels, and multimedia systems in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or complete seat modules, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.
For those interested in preserving the original character of the brand while upgrading the cabin, the material comparing different generations of Mini models and the importance of OEM parts may also be helpful, available in the article Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.





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