diff --git a/test/functional/feature_block.py b/test/functional/feature_block.py
--- a/test/functional/feature_block.py
+++ b/test/functional/feature_block.py
@@ -497,7 +497,7 @@
         self.move_tip(44)
         b47 = self.next_block(47, solve=False)
         target = uint256_from_compact(b47.nBits)
-        while b47.sha256 < target:
+        while b47.sha256 <= target:
             b47.nNonce += 1
             b47.rehash()
         self.send_blocks(
@@ -1227,6 +1227,8 @@
             block.hashMerkleRoot = block.calc_merkle_root()
         if solve:
             block.solve()
+        else:
+            block.rehash()
         self.tip = block
         self.block_heights[block.sha256] = height
         assert number not in self.blocks