i've done a few quotes and they've both been around the 3k mark on a D rej 1.2 2dr merit, 3k a year is still affordable (2/4 weekends work a month will pay for ir) but it's not preferable. conza who did you go with for the price you had on the sr for your first year?
Conza & josh have you tried co op, i had them last year (first year driving) on my mk1 1.2l and payed £1300... there not on price comparison sites as far as i know
My first nova when I was 17 was a 1.0, it cost me £850 a year, a friend had a 1.3sr at the time and was paying £1300... that was 17 years ago so insurance is still as silly tbh
Christ, My mk1 Nova 1.4SR was £600 @ age 17 in a rough council estate 9 years ago.