Mini R50 R53 Display Digital Clock Front Roof 1514217

Description

Mini R50 R53 Digital Overhead Console Display 1514217 is an original part from the Individual Dashboard Instruments group, designed for installation in the front interior of the vehicle. This digital overhead console clock provides clear time display and a consistent fit with the factory Mini cockpit styling, serving as a functional addition to the car’s equipment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1512950-3
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1512950
• Substitutable numbers: 1512950, 62131512950, 1514217
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Individual Gauges

Vehicle Application and Function

The digital overhead console clock in Mini R50/R53 models is responsible for conveniently presenting time information within the driver’s and passengers’ field of vision. Located in the front of the cabin, it integrates with other console and headliner elements without disrupting operational ergonomics. Thanks to its compact design and compatibility with factory mounting points, this part helps maintain the original interior character, which is particularly important for repairs and restorations of vehicles in this series.

Construction and Dashboard Integration

As part of the Individual Dashboard Instruments category, the digital display has been designed for precise fitting with the headliner and adjacent components. Its construction is intended for integration with the vehicle’s electrical system in the front cabin area, facilitating installation and minimizing the need for additional modifications. The integrated display module ensures readability under typical operating conditions, and the housing is adapted to the Mini interior styling, ensuring a cohesive look after installation.

Performance Characteristics and Advantages

The offered Mini overhead console clock has been sourced as a used part, allowing for an economical replacement of a damaged module while maintaining the original manufacturer’s specifications. In practice, this means:

• maintaining the factory appearance and layout of interior instruments,
• compatibility with the designated mounting location in the front of the cabin,
• the ability to restore full clock functionality without altering the dashboard structure.

This is particularly important for owners of Mini R50/R53 models undertaking repairs after collisions, replacing damaged interior components, or restoring the car to a near-factory condition. Using an original display from the same construction group minimizes the risk of fitting issues and reduces installation time.

Application in Mini Service and Restoration

The digital overhead console clock display is suitable for both professional Mini specialist workshops and interior restoration garages. This part is especially useful when the existing module has suffered mechanical damage, electronic failure, or has been replaced with a non-factory equivalent, necessitating a return to the original configuration. By maintaining compliance with factory solutions, installation proceeds in an orderly manner, and the final visual effect remains consistent with other dashboard instruments.

Complementary Instruments and Equipment Expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Mini and require other parts from the same group, such as additional gauges, display modules, or individual clocks, check the available parts in the Mini Individual Dashboard Instruments category.

If you have doubts regarding the selection of used parts or wish to deepen your knowledge about their operation, it is worth reading the guide Used Car Parts: Myths and Facts You Need to Know, which clearly explains key issues concerning the quality and durability of such components.