diff --git a/test/functional/wallet_importmulti.py b/test/functional/wallet_importmulti.py
index 12287d0df687f..e19c7919a9669 100755
--- a/test/functional/wallet_importmulti.py
+++ b/test/functional/wallet_importmulti.py
@@ -620,6 +620,10 @@ def run_test(self):
                      solvable=True,
                      ismine=True)
 
+        # dump the private key to ensure it matches what was imported
+        privkey = self.nodes[1].dumpprivkey(address)
+        assert_equal(privkey, wif_priv)
+
         # Test importing of a P2PKH address via descriptor
         key = get_key(self.nodes[0])
         self.log.info("Should import a p2pkh address from descriptor")