SONY TC-R6 Open Reel Player

SONY Reel-to-Reel Player, Metallic Design, with Tape Playback and Recording Functions.
Power confirmed.
Upon testing, playback is possible, but the pinch roller does not move correctly when the PLAY button is pressed. Therefore, it needs to be manually pulled down by hand. (See 3rd photo)
Fast Forward (FAST FWD), Rewind (REWIND), and Pause (PAUSE) are operable via the buttons.
The tape counter functions and can be reset.
Other functions have not been tested.
Note: The tape shown is for demonstration purposes only and is not included.

Please check the photos for the condition.

This is an old model. Please consider it as a junk item. No claims, no returns.
Thank you for looking.