This powers on and runs forward and reverse. It was not tested with a tape so all I can confirm is both wheels turn and run smoothly and the auto shut off arm does what it is suppose to do. When up it runs, when down it stops. There is no lid. The head cover has a small ping and one of the mount holes has a chip. It has a few scratches but looks good. I could not push the red record button down so I do not know if there is a trick to that. It comes with a soft case , see photo. The side bottom plastic feet have a part broken off. Please do your photos and ask any questions. Thanks for looking and God bless.