Noticed this strap was severed on the rear hatch left hinge. It is riveted to the hinge and body. This there any common replacement or hack to remedy this? See image . Thanks. I found no mention or part number for this on the web. Or do they want you to buy a new hinge?

 

Mine's the same.
Following.

 

Of the 4 R60 Countryman I've been around... all have this strap broken.

 

Yep,

New hinge and then it has to be painted. I remember the gen 1 and 2 MINIs have bolted wire with insulation. https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...82#65316958554 https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/65316958554/

left countryman hinge.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51249806460/

As long as things are working electrically it should be fine.

https://www.google.com/search?sca_es...M&vssid=mosaic

All the used ones are all broken. ^^