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R60/R61 Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for R60 AND R61 MINI Cooper and Cooper S MINIs.
The rear should close again completely when you slide the roof open.
I believe it may be the linkage on the rear glass . My rear glass on a 2016 rattles when the they are just popped open and I think it is a screw that is loosening and yours finally unscrewed completely.There are 3 screws on each side of the rear glass that can been seen when sitting in the rear seat. Removing them will allow you to remove the rear glass and gain access to the linkage. This is my hypothesis on the issue , I was too lazy to take my glass out and investigate the rattle issue . After seeing your post I think I will make that effort soon.
let us know what you find
Tom