I have a 2010, R55, Mini Cooper Clubman.
This seems to go for all 2nd generation Minis.
The plastic bracket that holds the lower radiator hose, sags due to age and heat, exposing the hose to be scraped when going over speedbumps, driveway aprons, etc.
Some people replace the brackets on a regular basis. There is also a undercar belly pan*
* this is one style, I have not tried it so do not know how it fits.
Because of the cost, I went for the cheap fix. I took a piece of .065" aluminum, 2" x 5" with a slight kick up at one end. Wrapped it is duct tape and placed it between the spoiler and radiator fan housing and drilled for a screw to keep it in place.
It cradles the hose in the right location, all the pressure is on the clamp and not the hose.
This should keep the hose where it belongs and away from any obstacles.
To improve on this you might make a larger part that would go under the existing plastic pins that hold the spoiler on. This could be made to protect the entire length of hose, but just holding it up seems sufficient.
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